Sneaker Collar Padding

Soft textile padding for the ankle collar in high-top sneakers, improving comfort. Covered under HTS 6406.90.15.80 as other textile parts of footwear uppers.

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.

5807.10Lower: 13.3% vs 32.4%

If woven labels or braids used as padding

Labels, badges, and braids explicitly excluded from 6406 parts.

6406.90Same rate: 32.4%

If parts of textile uppers for sports footwear

Sports-specific uppers have dedicated subheadings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify non-attachment to sole in entry docs

Fiber content disclosure mandatory for textiles

Avoid lumping with ornaments, classified separately