Jute Fiber Training Shoe from Mexico
Budget training shoe using jute (vegetable fiber) textile upper and textile-heavy outer sole glued solely with adhesive, valued below $3/pair. Classified in 6404.11.41.90 due to sports footwear design, adhesive construction without foxing, and textile sole material ignored under US note 5. Ideal for casual gym use in developing markets.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Provide certificates of vegetable fiber origin for uppers to confirm classification; inspect for any mid-sole stitching which disqualifies adhesive-only rule; watch for undervaluation claims by Customs during low-price audits