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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Provide assembly instructions proving integration as upper padding, not standalone gaiter
• Confirm no spikes/cleats provision to avoid sports footwear parts confusion