Nike Textile Shoe Tongue Padding from Germany
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 — 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
• 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