Plastic Heel Counters from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
15.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
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