Canvas Sneaker Upper from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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