Textile Boot Tongue

Padded textile tongue insert for work boots, with plastics backing visible externally, unattached to uppers. HTS 6406.10.90 covers such upper parts, qualifying via Chapter Note 3(a) for textile-plastics composites. Essential for footwear comfort.

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.

5903.90Lower: 12.7% vs 22%

If rubber/plastics coated textile only

Coated fabrics pre-part form in Chapter 59.

9404.90Lower: 17.3% vs 22%

If sold as standalone cushioning

Non-footwear-specific padding goes to Chapter 94.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm tongue is a replaceable part, not integral to classify correctly

Document padding material; foam-dominant may risk Chapter 39 shift