Shoe Counter Stiffener Fabric

Textile fabric reinforcement inserted at the heel counter of dress shoes for structure. HTS 6406.90.15.80 includes such uppers parts of other textile materials.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China14.9%+17.5%32.4%
🇲🇽Mexico14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇨🇦Canada14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇩🇪Germany14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇯🇵Japan14.9%+10.0%24.9%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5902.90.00.00Higher: 35% vs 32.4%

If treated with plastics for stiffening

Textile fabrics specifically for shoe reinforcement with plastic treatment go to 5902.

6406.90Same rate: 32.4%

If of cotton textile materials

Cotton-specific subheading within the 'other textile materials' group.

4823.90Lower: 10% vs 32.4%

If made of paperboard or similar

Non-textile stiffeners like fiberboard classify under paper articles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide technical specs showing reinforcement function exclusive to footwear

Avoid common error of classifying with uppers already attached to soles

Ensure no metal components, as those would classify separately