Rubber Footwear Sole Parings from Mexico
Parings from trimming rubber soles during footwear manufacturing, excluding complete footwear of Chapter 64. Usable only after reprocessing, thus HTS 4004.00.00.00 waste.
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
• Explicitly state 'not footwear parts' in docs to prevent Chapter 64 misclassification
• Inspect for attached fabric; textile content >50% shifts to Section XI
• Quarantine shipments if mold growth suspected