Nylon Shoe Tongue Insert
A pre-formed nylon fabric insert designed to serve as the tongue of athletic shoes, providing cushioning and lace coverage. Classified under HTS 6406.10.90.60 as a part of a footwear upper made from non-cotton textile materials, excluding stiffeners. It is not a complete upper but a specialized component attached during assembly.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If made of cotton textile
Cotton textile uppers and parts shift to the cotton-specific subheading within the same heading 6406 structure.
If treated as textile fabric reinforced with plastics visible to naked eye
Per chapter note 3, textile fabrics with visible external plastic layer are classified as plastics under Chapter 59, not as footwear parts.
If sold as completed accessory articles like gaiters
Fully finished gaiters or leggings from man-made fibers are classified in heading 6217, separate from footwear upper parts.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the textile composition via lab testing to confirm non-cotton materials and avoid reclassification to cotton-specific subheadings
• Include detailed manufacturing specs in invoices to distinguish as upper parts rather than finished uppers or trimmings
Related Products under HTS 6406.10.90.60
Synthetic Fiber Counter Lining
Thin synthetic lining for the heel counter area of shoe uppers, aiding shape retention. HTS 6406.10.90.60 for other non-cotton textile upper parts. Not a removable insole or stiffener.
Polyester Side Overlay Trim
Decorative yet functional polyester trim overlay for sneaker upper sides, enhancing design and durability. Under HTS 6406.10.90.60 as other textile upper parts, non-cotton, ignoring minor ornamentation per note 4(a).
Acrylic Blend Upper Gusset
Flexible acrylic blend fabric gusset insert for bellows-like expansion in shoe uppers. HTS 6406.10.90.60 applies to this non-cotton textile part enhancing fit.
Rayon Vamp Lining Piece
Smooth rayon lining cut for the vamp section of dress shoe uppers, improving comfort. Non-cotton textile upper part under HTS 6406.10.90.60.
Polyester Vamp Panel
A die-cut polyester fabric panel forming the main body (vamp) of sneaker uppers, pre-punched for lacing. Falls under HTS 6406.10.90.60 as a part of footwear uppers from other textile materials, not a stiffener or complete upper. Used in assembly lines for casual and sports footwear.
Spandex Ankle Collar Piece
Elastic spandex fabric component for the ankle collar of running shoes, providing stretch and support. HTS 6406.10.90.60 applies to this non-cotton textile part of footwear uppers, distinct from full uppers or stiffeners. Essential for comfort in performance footwear.