6406 - Parts of footwear (including uppers whether or not attached to soles other than outer soles); removable insoles, heel cushions and similar articles; gaiters, leggings and similar articles, and parts thereof:

Sub-classifications

Commodity Code

Description

6406 10

Uppers and parts thereof, other than stiffeners:
- Formed uppers:
  - Of leather or composition leather:
    
    6406 1005 00
    
    For men, youths and boys
    
    6406 1010 00
    
    For other persons
  - Of textile materials:
    
    6406 1020
    
    Of which over 50 percent of the external surface area (including any leather accessories or reinforcements such as those mentioned in note 4(a) to this chapter) is leather
    
    6406 1020 31
    
    For men
    
    6406 1020 61
    
    Other
    
    Other:
    
    6406 1025 00
    
    Valued not over $3/pair
    
    6406 1030 00
    
    Valued over $3 but not over $6.50/pair
    
    6406 1035 00
    
    Valued over $6.50 but not over $12/pair
    
    6406 1040 00
    
    Valued over $12/pair
  - Other:
    
    6406 1045 00
    
    Of which over 90 percent of the external surface area (including any accessories or reinforcements such as those mentioned in note 4(a) to this chapter) is rubber or plastics and not suitable to be finished into footwear (1) having foxing or a foxing-like band applied or molded at the sole and overlapping the upper, or (2) designed to be worn over, or in lieu of, other footwear as a protection against water, oil, grease or chemicals or cold or inclement weather
    
    6406 1050 00
    
    Other
- Other:
  - 6406 1060 00
    
    Of rubber or plastics
  - 6406 1065 00
    
    Of leather
  - 6406 1070 00
    
    Of textile materials of which over 50 percent of the external surface area (including any leather accessories or reinforcements such as those mentioned in note 4(a) to this chapter) is leather
  - Other:
    
    Of cotton:
    
    6406 1072 00
    
    Uppers of which less than 50 percent of the external surface area (including any leather, rubber or plastics accessories or reinforcements such as those mentioned in note 4(a) to this chapter) is textile materials
    
    6406 1077 00
    
    Other (369)
    
    Other:
    
    6406 1085 00
    
    Uppers of which less than 50 percent of the external surface area (including any leather, rubber or plastics accessories or reinforcements such as those mentioned in note 4(a) to this chapter) is textile materials
    
    6406 1090
    
    Other
    
    Of textile materials other than cotton:
    
    6406 1090 20
    
    Of wool or fine animal hair (469)
    
    6406 1090 40
    
    Of man-made fibers (669)
    
    6406 1090 60
    
    Other (899)
    
    6406 1090 90
    
    Other
6406 2000 00

Outer soles and heels, of rubber or plastics
6406 90

Other:
- 6406 9010 00
  
  Of wood
- Of other materials:
  - 6406 9015
    
    Of textile materials
    
    Of man-made fibers:
    
    Leg-warmers:
    
    6406 9015 05
    
    Containing 23 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair (459)
    
    6406 9015 10
    
    Other (659)
    
    6406 9015 40
    
    Other (659)
    
    Other:
    
    Leg-warmers:
    
    6406 9015 50
    
    Of cotton (359)
    
    6406 9015 60
    
    Of wool or fine animal hair (459)
    
    6406 9015 70
    
    Other (859)
    
    6406 9015 80
    
    Other
  - 6406 9030
    
    Of rubber or plastics
    
    6406 9030 30
    
    Bottoms
    
    6406 9030 60
    
    Other
  - 6406 9060 00
    
    Of leather
  - 6406 9090 00
    
    Other

Overview

This HTS category, 6406, encompasses a broad range of components and accessories for footwear, excluding finished footwear itself. It includes parts such as uppers, whether attached to a sole other than the outer sole, and also items like removable insoles, heel cushions, and similar supportive articles designed to enhance comfort or fit. Additionally, this heading covers gaiters, leggings, and their constituent parts, which are protective coverings for the legs.

Distinguishing Category 6406 from its siblings at the HTS root level is fundamental. While siblings might cover live animals or entirely different product groups, 6406 is specifically focused on the *parts* and *accessories* related to footwear and leg coverings, rather than complete articles. Its position within Section XII, which deals with footwear and related items, reinforces this specialization in component parts.

Within Category 6406, further distinctions are made through its subcategories. Subcategory 6406.10 addresses uppers and their parts, excluding stiffeners, highlighting the importance of material and construction in classifying these larger components. Subcategory 6406.20.00.00 specifically identifies outer soles and heels made from rubber or plastics, a critical distinction based on material and function. The remaining items fall under the "Other" subcategory 6406.90, serving as a residual category for parts not specifically enumerated, further illustrating the granular approach to classifying footwear components.

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6406 - Parts of footwear (including uppers whether or not attached to soles other than outer soles); removable insoles, heel cushions and similar articles; gaiters, leggings and similar articles, and parts thereof:

Sub-classifications

Overview

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