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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.5%+17.5%22%
🇲🇽Mexico4.5%+10.0%14.5%
🇨🇦Canada4.5%+10.0%14.5%
🇩🇪Germany4.5%+10.0%14.5%
🇯🇵Japan4.5%+10.0%14.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6406.10.10.00Lower: 20% vs 22%

If composed of cotton

Cotton-based vamp panels are directed to the cotton subheading 6406.10.1040.

6406Same rate: 22%

If classified as other footwear parts rather than uppers

Parts not specifically upper components, like miscellaneous heel parts, go to 6406.99 subheadings.

5906.99.10.00Higher: 37.7% vs 22%

If for retail-packaged prepared linings with visible rubber layer

Chapter note 3(a) reclassifies textile uppers with dominant visible rubber/plastics to Chapter 59 as rubber/plastics products.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide surface area measurements to confirm it's an upper part, not an outer sole or reinforcement per chapter note 4

Use HTS advisory rulings for borderline cases to prevent customs disputes on part vs. finished good classification