Removable EVA Heel Cushion from Germany
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.
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
• Distinguish from outer soles by documenting no ground contact durability per US note on textile soles
• Provide ergonomic design specs to confirm as upper part, not standalone article
• Avoid packaging with full insoles, as sets may alter classification