Women's Abaca Training Shoes from Mexico
Women's low-cost training shoes with abaca (Manila hemp) vegetable fiber uppers and soles where textile covers most ground contact (disregarded for durability under US note 5). Under $3/pair valuation places them in HTS 6404.11.51.60 for women's sports footwear. Designed for aerobic or cross-training use.
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
• Label uppers clearly as vegetable fiber; mislabeling as synthetic leads to Chapter 59 or 64 reclass
• Document sole composition with diagrams showing textile > rubber/plastics contact area
• Watch for quota restrictions on vegetable fiber textiles; check current HTS annexes