Synthetic Textile Vamp Panel from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

14.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%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

Import Tips

Document the external surface area measurements to prove textile dominance, as minor leather trims do not change the primary material per chapter notes

Include manufacturing blueprints showing integration into full uppers to distinguish from complete footwear under 6404

Avoid bundling with heel counters, as sets may trigger classification under different parts subheadings; declare as individual components