6406.90.90.00/Plastic Shoe Tongue Padding/Japan

Plastic Shoe Tongue Padding from Japan

Foam plastic pads inserted into the tongue area of athletic shoes for comfort and support. Classified in 6406.90.90.00 as 'other' footwear parts of plastic materials, excluding outer soles and trimmings.

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

• Document the external surface area of plastic to confirm dominance per Chapter Note 4(a)

• Label clearly as removable footwear parts to distinguish from finished uppers