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