Polyester Vamp Panel from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
24.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• 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