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Women's Jute Fiber Tennis Shoes from Mexico

Low-cut women's tennis shoes featuring uppers made primarily from woven jute vegetable fibers and outer soles where textile materials dominate the ground-contact surface. The soles and mid-soles are affixed exclusively with adhesive, without foxing or overlapping elements except at toe/heel, and valued under $3/pair. Classified under HTS 6404.11.41.60 due to textile uppers, sports design, adhesive assembly, and qualifying sole composition for women.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

17.5%

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 upper material is predominantly vegetable fibers like jute or sisal via lab testing; document fiber content to avoid reclassification

• Confirm sole textile coverage exceeds other materials in ground contact and adhesive-only assembly; provide assembly photos or diagrams

• Include valuation proof under $3/pair and women's fit specs; watch for foxing bands which exclude from this subheading