New Balance Fresh Foam Synthetic Vamp from Germany
Synthetic vamp (forefoot upper section) for New Balance Fresh Foam running shoes, made from polyester mesh. HTS 6406.10.90.40 covers such partial uppers of man-made fibers as parts thereof.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify 'vamp only' on entry docs; full uppers may qualify for different quotas
• Test for visible plastic layer that could trigger Chapter Note 3(a) reclassification
• Use HTS advisory for partial uppers to confirm 6406 vs
• Chapter 59 textile treatment