Textile Heel Counter from China
A stiff textile-reinforced component inserted into the heel area of boots to provide structure and prevent slippage. Falls under HTS 6406.90.15 as 'parts of footwear' of textile materials, excluding outer soles or trimmings like Chapter Note 2. Primarily used in hiking and work boots.
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
• Submit technical drawings proving heel counter function to distinguish from general textile stiffeners
• Ensure no leather content exceeds surface area dominance per Note 4(a)