Plastic Hiking Boot Heel from Germany
A durable plastic heel unit for hiking boots, providing cushioning and stability with molded lugs for grip. Falls under HTS 6406.20.00.00 as a separate heel component made of plastics, used in footwear assembly.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include technical drawings showing heel-only design to distinguish from full soles or complete boots
• Test for plastics content via lab analysis if visible textile layers might trigger misclassification
• Declare value per pair equivalent to prevent undervaluation claims during high-volume shipments