Vegetable Fiber Tennis Practice Shoes from Mexico
Practice tennis shoes with woven vegetable fiber (jute blend) uppers and rubber/plastic soles where textile has max ground contact (non-qualifying per note). Adhesive bonding only, no foxing, $5.25/pair value. Precisely under 6404.11.61.90 for sports, materials, construction.
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
• Measure upper surface area meticulously—accessories ignored per note 4(a); photo evidence prevents reclassification
• Declare as 'other' explicitly; pitfalls from assuming foxing allowance when molded bands present
• Quota monitoring for vegetable fiber items; check HTS updates for seasonal restrictions