Women's Leather-Accented Textile Sneakers from Mexico
Casual low-top sneakers for women featuring a textile upper where leather covers over 50% of the external surface area, including reinforcements like ankle patches and edging, with a rubber outer sole. Per Chapter 64 Note 4(a), these reinforcements count toward the upper's material, making leather dominant. They are classified here as other footwear with textile uppers and rubber/plastic soles, not qualifying as sports footwear.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
Import Tips
• Verify that the leather reinforcements are not just decorative trims, as Note 4(a) excludes accessories like edging and ornamentation; they must be functional parts of the upper
• Prepare a clear surface area calculation to justify the leather dominance if questioned by CBSA
• Confirm the outer sole is indeed rubber or plastic, as a leather sole would change the heading