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Birch Clog Sole Blank

Pre-shaped birch wood blanks for traditional Swedish clogs' inner sole structure. HTS 6406.90.1000 covers these as wooden footwear parts, distinguished from outer soles by ground contact exclusion.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China2.6%+20.0%22.6%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico2.6%+10.0%12.6%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada2.6%+10.0%12.6%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+52.5%52.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

6405.20.90Higher: 25% vs 22.6%

If fully assembled into finished wooden clog

Completed footwear with wooden outer sole moves to heading 6405.

4408.90.01Higher: 37.5% vs 22.6%

If rough veneer sheets before shaping

Remains veneer sheets if not contoured for footwear.

6406.90Same rate: 22.6%

If laminated with plastic layers

Plastics dominance by surface area per Chapter Note 4.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Cultural heritage claims may qualify for preferential tariffs; document traditional manufacture

β€’ ISPM-15 compliant wood treatment required for all birch imports

β€’ Prevent reclassification as Chapter 44 by showing assembly photos with leather uppers