Men's Vegetable Fiber Tennis Shoes with Adhesive Soles from Mexico
Men's tennis shoes with jute/sisal blend uppers (vegetable fibers dominant) and outer soles where textile covers max ground area but lacks strength/durability per US note 5. Soles and mid-soles bonded exclusively with adhesive, no foxing, valued over $3 not over $6.50/pair, classifying in 6404.11.61.30 as sports footwear.
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
• Supplier affidavits on vegetable fiber composition and adhesive manufacturing process are key for CBP review
• Test sole textile for non-durability to justify note 5 exclusion; durable would reclassify