Children's Textile Canvas Sneakers from Mexico

Low-top sneakers for kids featuring a textile canvas upper and rubber outer sole, designed for casual play and light sports like gym class. Classified under HTS 6404.11.59.00 as sports footwear (gym shoes) with textile uppers and rubber soles, valued under $3/pair. The upper's dominant textile surface area determines classification per Chapter Note 4(a).

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

58%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Verify outer sole material is predominantly rubber/plastics by surface area in contact with ground (Chapter Note 4(b)); document with material specs

Include invoices showing value ≤$3/pair; common pitfall is misvaluation leading to higher subheadings like 6404.11.90

Label fiber content of textile upper accurately; ensure no leather >50% external surface to avoid Chapter 64 leather headings