Of rubber or plastics
Parts of footwear (including uppers whether or not attached to soles other than outer soles); removable insoles, heel cushions and similar articles; gaiters, leggings and similar articles, and parts thereof: > Other: > Of other materials: > Of rubber or plastics
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Subheadings
Products classified under HTS 6406.90.30
Plastic Heel Counters
Rigid plastic inserts shaped to reinforce the heel area of shoes, molded from thermoplastic materials. Classified in 6406.90.30 as footwear parts of plastics, not outer soles or excluded trimmings. They maintain shoe structure during wear.
Rubber Heel Cushions
Replaceable rubber wedges that attach under shoe heels for height and shock absorption. As heel cushions of rubber, they precisely match HTS 6406.90.30 for footwear parts. Popular in orthopedic and fashion footwear.
Plastic Shank Reinforcements
Narrow plastic strips inserted lengthwise in shoe arches for stability. These TPU or nylon plastic shanks classify under 6406.90.30 as essential footwear parts of plastics.
Rubber Vamp Linings
Thin rubber sheets pre-cut for lining the vamp (toe-upper) area of boots, providing waterproofing. As footwear parts of rubber, they enter under HTS 6406.90.30.
Plastic Eyelet Stays
Molded plastic reinforcements around lace eyelets to prevent tearing. Though note 4(a) ignores them for uppers, standalone imports classify as 6406.90.30 footwear parts.
TPU Counter Liners
Thermoplastic polyurethane films thermoformed for heel counter lining in sneakers. Plastics material places them in HTS 6406.90.30 as footwear parts.
Rubber Shoe Sole Units
Pre-formed sole units made entirely of rubber, designed to be attached to footwear uppers during manufacturing. They qualify under HTS 6406.90.30 as parts of footwear other than outer soles, specifically of rubber, used in assembling complete shoes. The rubber composition provides durability and traction.
Removable Rubber Insoles
Flexible full-length insoles made of EVA rubber foam, intended for insertion into various shoe types. They fall under HTS 6406.90.30 as removable insoles, a specified footwear part of rubber. Provides cushioning and odor resistance.
Plastic Toe Puffs
Molded plastic caps that stiffen the toe area of safety and work boots. HTS 6406.90.30 covers these as footwear parts of plastics, excluding outer soles. Essential for impact protection in industrial shoes.
EVA Foam Midsole Sheets
Sheets of ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) foam cut for sandwiching between uppers and outersoles in athletic shoes. Rubber/plastic composition fits HTS 6406.90.30 as footwear parts other than outer soles.