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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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