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PU Leather Tongue Insert from Germany

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.

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

• Conduct naked-eye inspection documentation for plastics layer visibility, as it overrides color changes per chapter notes

• Declare value per piece accurately, as low-value shipments may face different scrutiny