Sisal Fiber Tennis-Style Shoes from Mexico
Affordable tennis-inspired shoes with sisal (vegetable fiber) uppers and textile-dominant outer soles ignored under U.S. note 5 for classification. HTS 6404.11.51 applies to these sub-$3/pair items resembling sports footwear but without athletic provisions like cleats. Upper material determined by greatest external surface area per chapter note.
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 'vegetable fiber upper' accurately; CBP may require destructive testing for blends
• Source from verified factories to prevent forced labor claims under UFLPA