Shoe Counter Stiffener Fabric from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• 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