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Maple Sandal Footbed

Ergonomically contoured maple wood footbeds for leather thong sandals. As removable insoles/footwear parts of wood, properly classified under HTS 6406.90.1000.

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.

4421.99.98Higher: 40.8% vs 22.6%

If sold as spa/acupuncture roller

Other wooden articles if health device rather than footwear component.

6406Same rate: 22.6%

If post-textile lamination

Textile upper material controls if covering >50% surface.

9404.90.10Higher: 25.3% vs 22.6%

If adapted for mattress/pillow support

Shifts to mattress supports if not foot-shaped.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code β€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Hardwood density certification prevents substitution fraud claims

β€’ Include ergonomic design patents proving orthopedic footwear application

β€’ Retail packaging may trigger 'for retail sale' considerations under GRI 3