Adhesive Bonded Athletic Slip-Ons from Mexico
Slip-on athletic shoes with knit textile uppers (non-crocheted) and plastic soles attached solely via adhesive, <$3/pair, no foxing. HTS 6404.11.49.00 applies to these training/gym slip-ons with compliant construction and low valuation. Textile external surface prevails.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
47.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Document no-pull-off test results showing adhesive integrity without other fasteners
• For slip-ons, emphasize athletic design to avoid 6405 casual classification