Plastic Hiking Boot Heel from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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