New Balance Nylon Ankle Collar Padding from Germany
Soft nylon man-made fiber padding for the ankle collar in walking shoes, enhancing comfort. HTS 6406.90.1540 covers this as other textile parts of footwear. Upper component without sole attachment.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%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 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide assembly instructions proving integration as upper padding, not standalone gaiter
• Confirm no spikes/cleats provision to avoid sports footwear parts confusion