Rubber Counter Stiffeners from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Specify 'heel counter stiffener' on invoices to differentiate from generic rubber
• Check for reinforcements that might be ignored under Note 4(a)