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Women's Leather Basketball Shoes from Mexico

High-top women's basketball shoes featuring a full leather upper and rubber outer sole, designed for court play with cushioning and support. Classified under HTS 6403.99.90.31 as other leather upper footwear valued over $2.50/pair, specifically for women's tennis/basketball styles excluding sports footwear with spikes. The leather constitutes the greatest external surface area of the upper per Chapter Note 4(a).

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

20%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Verify leather upper has greatest external surface area (ignoring reinforcements) via lab testing to confirm classification

• Provide detailed invoices showing value over $2.50/pair and specify 'for women' sizing to avoid reclassification