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Rubber Counter Stiffeners from China

Rubber reinforcements for the heel counter area of boots to maintain shape. HTS 6406.90.90.00 covers these as rubber footwear parts, separate from outer soles.

Duty Rate — China → United States

20%

Rate breakdown

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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

Import Tips

Specify 'heel counter stiffener' on invoices to differentiate from generic rubber

Check for reinforcements that might be ignored under Note 4(a)

Rubber Counter Stiffeners from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 6406.90.90.00