Adidas Ultraboost Polyester Mesh Upper from Germany
Synthetic mesh upper component for Adidas Ultraboost sneakers, made from polyester and nylon yarns with Primeknit technology. Falls under HTS 6406.10.90.40 as a removable footwear upper of man-made fibers, where textile materials dominate the external surface per Chapter Note 4(a).
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
14.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Conduct fiber content analysis certificate to prove man-made fibers exceed cotton or wool content
• Label shipments clearly as 'unassembled footwear uppers' to distinguish from complete shoes under 6404
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain Chinese-origin synthetic uppers; check Commerce scope rulings