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Cheap Adhesive Gym Shoes from Mexico

Affordable gym shoes featuring mesh textile uppers and rubber soles attached exclusively via adhesive, no mid-sole stitching, valued under $3/pair without foxing. Meets HTS 6404.11.49.00 for low-value sports footwear with precise construction avoiding excluded features. Textile dominates external upper surface per chapter notes.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

47.5%

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

• Photograph sole-upper junction to prove adhesive-only attachment during customs clearance

• Batch imports by value; mixing price points risks entire shipment reclassification