Jute Fiber Sneakers from Mexico
Low-top training sneakers with uppers of woven vegetable fibers (jute/cotton blend) and soles featuring textile fabric as the primary ground-contact material over a thin plastic layer, cemented solely with adhesive. No foxing band or sole overlap except toe/heel. Priced $4-$6/pair, fits HTS 6404.11.61 for sports footwear with vegetable fiber uppers and qualifying textile soles.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
17.5%
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
• Submit cross-section diagrams showing textile >50% ground contact, excluding non-durable textiles per U.S
• Note 5
• Confirm 'sports' design via function (e.g
• gym use) but avoid spikes/cleats to stay out of narrower sports notes