Nike Textile Shoe Tongue Padding from China
This is a removable textile padding insert used as the tongue in athletic shoes, made primarily from man-made fibers like polyester. It falls under HTS 6406.90.1540 as a part of footwear, specifically a component of the upper not classified as an outer sole. The textile material dominates the external surface area.
Duty Rate — China → United States
34.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify the man-made fiber content exceeds 50% by weight and provide lab test reports to confirm classification under textile materials
• Exclude items with rubber/plastics visible layers per Chapter Note 3; document that no such layers are present to avoid reclassification