Children's Leather Sandals from Mexico

Open-toe sandals for children featuring leather uppers and rubber outer soles, designed for casual summer wear. Classified under HTS 6403.99.75.90 due to leather uppers, not fitting specific footwear categories like sports or dress shoes, and valued under $2.50 per pair for other persons. The material determination follows Chapter Note 4(a), prioritizing the greatest external surface area of leather.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

17%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Verify value per pair does not exceed $2.50 with detailed invoices to avoid reclassification to higher-value subheadings

Provide lab tests confirming leather uppers per Chapter Note 4(a) if questioned, as predominant external surface area determines classification

Label footwear clearly with country of origin and material content to comply with FTC and CBP marking requirements