6406.10 - Uppers and parts thereof, other than stiffeners:

Sub-classifications

Commodity Code

Description

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

Overview

This HTS category, 6406.10, specifically enumerates "Uppers and parts thereof, other than stiffeners," within the broader scope of parts for footwear. It encompasses the upper portion of footwear, which is the part designed to cover the foot and extend upwards, as well as any constituent pieces of this upper. This includes items such as the vamp, quarters, tongue, and any decorative elements that form an integral part of the upper assembly. The exclusion of stiffeners is a key defining characteristic, meaning components primarily intended to provide rigidity, such as toe puffs or heel counters, would fall under a different classification.

It is crucial to distinguish this category from its sibling, 6406.20.00.00, which exclusively covers outer soles and heels made from rubber or plastics. While 6406.10 focuses on the textile or leather components that constitute the upper, 6406.20.00.00 deals with the foundational ground-contacting elements. Furthermore, the "Other" sibling category, 6406.90, would be for any remaining parts or accessories of footwear not specifically addressed in 6406.10 or 6406.20.00.00.

Within the 6406.10 classification, there are two primary subdivisions that guide further classification. The first is for "Formed uppers," which refers to uppers that have been shaped or assembled into a recognizable upper unit, often ready for attachment to an outer sole. The second subdivision, "Other," accounts for parts of uppers that may not yet be fully formed or assembled, such as individual panels or decorative pieces intended for incorporation into an upper. This structure allows for detailed classification based on the degree of processing and assembly of the upper components.

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6406.10 - Uppers and parts thereof, other than stiffeners:

Sub-classifications

Overview

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