Vegetable Fiber Gym Shoes from Mexico
Affordable gym shoes with uppers from natural vegetable fibers (ramie canvas) and outer soles where woven textile covers most ground-contact area atop rubber, attached only by adhesive without foxing. Designed for training, valued at $5.50/pair. Meets HTS 6404.11.61 criteria for sports footwear in this value range with specified materials.
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
• Include manufacturing process affidavits confirming exclusive adhesive bonding, no stitching/molding overlaps
• Test sole durability to affirm textile qualifies under U.S
• Note 5 for ground-contact consideration
• Monitor for reclassification if vegetable fiber < greatest surface area due to synthetic reinforcements