Synthetic Hiking Boot Upper

Assembled upper for hiking boots from synthetic textiles with waterproof plastic laminations visible to the naked eye, excluding outer sole attachment. It qualifies for HTS 6406.10.90 as 'other' uppers and parts thereof, per Chapter Note 3(a) for plastics-inclusive textiles. Used in assembling protective outdoor footwear.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.5%+17.5%22%
🇲🇽Mexico4.5%+10.0%14.5%
🇨🇦Canada4.5%+10.0%14.5%
🇩🇪Germany4.5%+10.0%14.5%
🇯🇵Japan4.5%+10.0%14.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

6406.10.65Lower: 17.5% vs 22%

If specifically for women's footwear over $2.50/pair

Gender-specific and value-based subheadings apply for statistical tracking.

3926.90.99Higher: 22.8% vs 22%

If predominantly plastic sheeting, not textile-dominant

Pure plastic parts without textile base shift to Chapter 39.

5906.99Lower: 13.3% vs 22%

If for unassembled rubberized textile sheets

Pre-upper fabric materials classify as coated textiles in Chapter 59.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include lab tests confirming visible plastics layer for textile classification under Chapter 64

Avoid attaching heel cushions during import to stay in uppers category, not 6406.20