Gore-Tex Trail Running Shoes from Mexico
These trail running shoes feature a laminated textile upper with Gore-Tex membrane for waterproof protection and an outer sole of rubber with aggressive lugs for ground contact. Classified under HTS 6402.99.32.90 as protective active footwear for trail running, valued over $24/pair, providing water protection via coated textile per subheading note. The rubber dominates the outer sole surface area in contact with the ground.
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Import Tips
• Verify value exceeds $24/pair and document waterproofing via coated/laminated textile for protective active classification
• Provide lab tests confirming outer sole rubber has greatest ground contact area; avoid misclassification as textile sole
• Label fiber content accurately and ensure no spikes/cleats to stay out of sports footwear subheadings