Rubber Shoe Sole Units
Pre-molded units consisting of rubber midsoles and plastic outer soles, not yet attached to uppers, designed for athletic sneakers. Classified under HTS 6406.90.30.60 as parts of footwear made of rubber or plastics, excluding outer soles alone, per Chapter Note 6. The greatest surface area of the sole is rubber or plastic.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If consisting only of rubber outer sole with greatest ground contact
Pure outer soles with rubber as primary ground-contact material fall under specific outer sole subheading.
If for industrial use, not specifically footwear parts
Unspecified rubber/plastic profiles shift to Chapter 39 if not recognized as footwear components.
If sold in bulk sheets for custom cutting
Uncured or raw rubber plates are classified by material rather than as formed footwear parts.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the external surface area is predominantly rubber or plastics per Chapter Note 4(a); provide material composition lab tests
• Exclude items like eyelets or laces (Heading 9606); ensure invoices specify 'footwear parts, not trimmings'
Related Products under HTS 6406.90.30.60
EVA Foam Orthotic Inserts
Customizable plastic (EVA) inserts for corrective arch support in running shoes. As removable insoles of plastics, under HTS 6406.90.30.60.
Plastic Ankle Collars
Flexible plastic cuffs attached to sneaker uppers for ankle support. Footwear parts of plastics, HTS 6406.90.30.60, not full uppers.
Rubber Vamp Reinforcements
Rubber overlays for the toe-vamp area of hiking boots, providing abrasion resistance. Other rubber footwear parts per 6406.90.30.60.
Plastic Sidewall Stabilizers
Injected plastic strips along shoe sidewalls for torsional stability in basketball shoes. Plastics footwear parts, HTS 6406.90.30.60.
Rubber Tongue Pads
Cushioned rubber pads for shoe tongues, enhancing comfort in work boots. Classified as other rubber footwear parts in 6406.90.30.60.
Rubber Midsole Wedges
Contoured rubber wedges for elevating heels in women's dress shoes, not contacting ground. HTS 6406.90.30.60 for rubber footwear parts other than outer soles.