Textile Heel Counter from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)