Low-Cost Basketball Sneakers from Mexico
Basic basketball-style sneakers with textile canvas uppers and plastic soles glued exclusively with adhesive, under $3/pair, no overlapping foxing band. Fits HTS 6404.11.49.00 as low-value sports footwear meeting adhesive construction and sports definition exclusions. Outer sole rubber/plastics per ground contact rule.
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
• Confirm 'sports footwear' via design (not spikes/cleats per subheading note) but gym-style qualifies
• Use adhesive bond strength tests if challenged; weak bonds may imply other methods
• Watch for heel/toe overlap only—any side overlap disqualifies per subheading text