Men's Canvas High-Top Sneakers from Mexico
These men's high-top sneakers feature rubber uppers and soles, covering the ankle, with a casual design suitable for everyday wear. They fall under HTS 6402.91.80.21 as other footwear with rubber/plastics uppers and soles, valued $6.50-$12/pair, for men, not qualifying as sports or protective footwear. The rubber material dominates the external surface area of both upper and sole per Chapter Note 4.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
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Import Tips
• Verify outer sole material has greatest ground contact area (rubber/plastics) per Chapter Note 4(b); document with material specs to avoid reclassification
• Provide invoices showing value $6.50-$12/pair and confirm ankle coverage; common pitfall is undervaluation leading to audits
• Label as men's footwear based on size/design; ensure no sports features like cleat provisions to stay out of sports subheadings