New Balance Fresh Foam Synthetic Vamp from Japan
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 — Japan → 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
• 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