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Faux Suede Vamp Reinforcement from Germany

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.

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

• Naked-eye test for plastics layer crucial per chapter note 3

• Invoice as 'upper reinforcement parts' not trimmings

• Bulk shipments need weight-based declarations