Nylon Shoe Tongue Insert from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
• 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