Rubberized Hiking Ankle Shoes from Mexico
Ankle-height hiking shoes featuring uppers with over 90% rubber/plastics external coverage for trail use, but not qualifying as protective active footwear. Classified 6402.91.40.67 excluding sports/specialized boots with foxing or overshoe features.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
16%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Confirm value under $24/pair to avoid protective active reclassification per US note
• No water protection claims – differentiates from 6402.91.42
• Test sole durability to prove proper footwear characteristics