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Canvas Sneaker Upper

An unfinished upper for athletic sneakers made from woven cotton canvas fabric with rubber reinforcements visible externally, stitched but without soles attached. Classified under HTS 6406.10.90 as 'other' uppers, where textile with visible plastics/rubber layer qualifies per Chapter Note 3(a). It is a part for footwear assembly.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.5%+20.0%24.5%
🇲🇽Mexico4.5%+10.0%14.5%
🇨🇦Canada4.5%+10.0%14.5%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+52.5%52.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5903.90.30Higher: 40.2% vs 24.5%

If primarily textile fabric coated with plastics but not assembled as an upper

Unassembled coated textile fabrics fall under Chapter 59, not footwear parts.

6406.10.77Higher: 31.2% vs 24.5%

If specifically for men's or boys' footwear

Uppers designated for specific genders/sizes have distinct statistical suffixes.

6217.10Higher: 27.1% vs 24.5%

If made-up textile articles resembling gaiters but not footwear uppers

Loose textile leg coverings classify under Chapter 62, not as footwear parts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Document the external surface area dominance of the primary material, noting visible rubber/plastics per Chapter notes

• Label clearly as 'removable upper for footwear' to prevent confusion with complete shoes under 6404