Plastic Heel Counters from Germany
Rigid plastic reinforcements inserted into the heel area of shoes to provide structure and support. Falls under HTS 6406.90.30.60 as 'other' parts of footwear made of plastics, distinct from trimmings or outer soles.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%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 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document that plastics form the greatest external surface; naked eye visibility per Chapter Note 3(a)
• Label clearly as 'footwear heel counters' to avoid confusion with general plastic moldings