Plastic Heel Counters from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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