6406.90.90.00/Rubber Counter Stiffeners/Japan

Rubber Counter Stiffeners from Japan

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 — 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

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

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