Plastic Heel Counters from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include technical drawings showing heel-specific contour to distinguish from generic plastic moldings
• Label with precise plastic resin type (e.g
• ABS, PVC) for customs material verification
• Avoid bundling with uppers; separate packaging prevents classification as assembled uppers