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Parts of footwear (including uppers whether or not attached to soles other than outer soles); removable insoles, heel cushions and similar articles; gaiters, leggings and similar articles, and parts thereof: > Uppers and parts thereof, other than stiffeners: > Other: > Other: > Other: > Other > Other
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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)
Products classified under HTS 6406.10.90.90
Leather Footwear Upper for Sneakers
A pre-formed leather upper component designed for assembly into athletic sneakers, consisting of the vamp, quarter, and tongue sections without any sole attachment. It falls under HTS 6406.10.90.90 as it is a complete upper not attached to soles other than outer soles, classified as 'other' uppers and parts thereof. The leather material complies with chapter notes defining leather from headings 4107 and 4112-4114.
Synthetic Textile Vamp Panel
A synthetic textile vamp panel used as the front upper part of casual shoes, featuring pre-punched eyelets but no sole attachment. Classified under HTS 6406.10.90.90 as 'other' parts of uppers, where plastics or textiles form the predominant external surface per chapter note 4(a). It is imported for final assembly in footwear manufacturing.
Canvas Quarter Upper Assembly
A canvas quarter panel assembly for high-top sneakers, including side walls and collar but excluding sole and stiffeners. It qualifies for HTS 6406.10.90.90 as 'other' uppers or parts thereof, with textile as the greatest external surface area. Used in sports footwear production but not meeting sports footwear definitions.
Removable EVA Heel Cushion
A removable ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) heel cushion insert designed to fit inside footwear for shock absorption. It is classified under HTS 6406.10.90.90 as 'similar articles' to removable insoles, being a part of uppers not stiffeners. Primarily plastics material with ground-contact provisions ignored per notes.
Neoprene Gaiter Attachment
A neoprene gaiter attachment for hiking boots, designed to strap onto uppers for debris protection. Under HTS 6406.10.90.90 as similar articles and parts thereof, with rubber-like plastics material visible. Not full leggings but upper-integrated.
Breathable Knit Collar Lining
A breathable engineered knit collar lining for performance sneakers, attached during upper assembly. HTS 6406.10.90.90 covers it as other upper parts, textile-dominant despite internal positioning. Enhances comfort without sole contact.
Faux Suede Vamp Reinforcement
Faux suede textile reinforcement strip for the vamp area of casual loafers. As other parts of uppers under HTS 6406.10.90.90, with plastics-backed textile surface predominant. Provides durability without changing upper classification.
Lace-Up Eyelet Stay
A reinforced fabric eyelet stay panel for lace-up boots, stabilizing the lacing area. HTS 6406.10.90.90 as other upper parts, ignoring reinforcements in material determination per note 4(a). Textile primary.
Protective Toe Cap Upper
Textile toe cap upper section for work boots, providing impact resistance. Under HTS 6406.10.90.90 other, not safety-specific, with textile surface. Not including steel toe per parts exclusion.
Adjustable Textile Side Panel
Adjustable textile side panel with elastic for slip-on shoe uppers. HTS 6406.10.90.90 as other parts, elastic integral not trimming. Enhances fit in casual footwear.
Quilted Upper Padding Insert
Quilted synthetic fiber padding insert for luxury sneaker uppers, adding cushioning. Classified HTS 6406.10.90.90 other similar articles, plastics/textile mix with upper dominance. Not heel cushion specific.
PU Leather Tongue Insert
A polyurethane-coated leather tongue insert for dress shoes, shaped and padded for comfort without sole attachment. Falls under HTS 6406.10.90.90 as other upper parts, where the predominant visible material is plastics per chapter note 3(a). Imported separately for shoe upper completion.
Mesh Athletic Upper Overlay
Breathable synthetic mesh overlay for running shoe uppers, providing ventilation over the forefoot area. Classified in HTS 6406.10.90.90 as other upper parts with textile predominant surface. Not a complete upper but a key component for sports footwear assembly.
Velcro Ankle Strap Patch
A textile-based Velcro ankle strap patch for securing high-top basketball shoe uppers. Falls under HTS 6406.10.90.90 as other parts of uppers, with hook-and-loop fasteners integral but not classified as trimmings. Textile external surface dominates.
Cowhide Counter Patch
A cowhide leather counter patch for reinforcing the heel area of formal oxfords. Classified as HTS 6406.10.90.90 other upper parts, though stiffener-like, but formed as part of upper not excluded. Leather from heading 4107 per definitions.