Nylon Shoe Tongue Insert from Germany
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 — 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
• 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