Counter Pocket Lining from China
Fabric lining for heel counter pockets in athletic shoes, excluding stiffener itself. As a part of uppers under HTS 6406.10.90, other than stiffeners per subheading. Textile with minimal plastics visible.
Duty Rate — China → United States
22%
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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Explicitly note 'not stiffener' to stay in 6406.10 vs 6406.20
• Bulk import? Ensure no retail packaging to avoid value-add duties