Leather Heel Cushion from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
9903.88.157.5%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)
Import Tips
• Demonstrate via cross-sections it's an internal cushion, not ground-contacting, to avoid outer sole duties
• Batch imports with invoices specifying 'for footwear heel cushioning only' for valuation
• Avoid combining with trimmings like buckles, which classify in 9606