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6406.90.15/Textile Heel Counter/Japan

Textile Heel Counter from Japan

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 — 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
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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)