Of leather
Parts of footwear (including uppers whether or not attached to soles other than outer soles); removable insoles, heel cushions and similar articles; gaiters, leggings and similar articles, and parts thereof: > Other: > Of other materials: > Of leather
Duty Rate (from China)
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
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Products classified under HTS 6406.90.60.00
Leather Heel Cushion
A padded leather cushion inserted into the heel area of boots for comfort. It qualifies under HTS 6406.90.60.00 as 'heel cushions and similar articles' made of leather, a specified footwear part. Excludes outer sole components per Chapter Note 2.
Leather Vamp Piece
Die-cut leather vamp (toe and sides of upper) for athletic shoe assembly. HTS 6406.90.60.00 applies as a leather footwear upper component, with leather as the greatest external surface material. Ideal for custom shoemakers.
Leather Counter Stiffener
Reinforced leather piece for heel counter stiffness in formal shoes. Falls under HTS 6406.90.60.00 as 'other' leather parts of footwear uppers, providing structural support. Accessories like tabs ignored in material determination.
Leather Legging Panel
Pre-cut leather panels for assembling protective leggings over footwear. HTS 6406.90.60.00 covers 'leggings and similar articles' of leather as footwear accessories. Distinct from garment leggings.
Custom Leather Footbed
Molded leather footbed insert for orthopedic or custom shoes. As a removable insole of leather, it precisely matches HTS 6406.90.60.00 for such articles. Provides arch support without ground contact.
Leather Shoe Quarter
Leather quarter panels forming the back and sides of shoe uppers. HTS 6406.90.60.00 for leather footwear parts, component of uppers with predominant leather surface.
Leather Shoe Upper
A pre-formed upper made from genuine leather, designed to be attached to a sole during shoe assembly. It falls under HTS 6406.90.60.00 as a part of footwear where the upper material is leather, excluding outer soles and specified trimmings. The external surface area is predominantly leather per Chapter Note 4(a).
Removable Leather Insole
A full-length insole crafted from leather, removable for cleaning or replacement in dress shoes. Classified under HTS 6406.90.60.00 as a footwear part of leather, explicitly including removable insoles per heading description. Not an outer sole as it doesn't contact the ground.
Leather Boot Tongue
A flexible leather piece that forms the tongue of hiking or work boots, attached during assembly. Under HTS 6406.90.60.00 as an 'upper' part of leather footwear, where leather provides the primary external surface. Reinforcements like edging ignored per Note 4(a).
Leather Gaiter
Full-length leather gaiters that strap over boots for protection in outdoor activities. Classified in HTS 6406.90.60.00 as 'gaiters, leggings and similar articles' made of leather, directly per heading scope. Not sports footwear per subheading note.