Textile Shoe Tongue Padding from China
A padded insert made primarily of textile materials designed to fit inside the tongue area of athletic shoes for added comfort and support. It qualifies under HTS 6406.90.15 as a part of footwear, specifically an internal component not classified as an outer sole or excluded trimmings. The textile construction provides cushioning without direct ground contact.
Duty Rate — China → United States
34.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Verify the textile content exceeds 50% by surface area per Chapter Note 4(a) to avoid reclassification to leather or rubber parts
• Provide detailed manufacturing specs showing it's a footwear part, not a standalone accessory, to prevent customs disputes