Adhesive Bonded Textile Canvas Sneakers from Mexico
Low-top sneakers made with a textile canvas upper and rubber outer sole affixed exclusively with adhesive, no foxing or overlapping sole elements except at toe or heel. Valued between $3 and $6.50 per pair, these qualify under HTS 6404.11.69 due to their sports footwear design for gym or training use and specific construction method. The upper's greatest external surface is textile per Chapter Note 4(a).
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Import Tips
• Verify sole attachment is exclusively adhesive with no stitching or molding; document manufacturing process to avoid reclassification
• Measure value per pair excluding import costs; provide commercial invoices showing $3-$6.50 range
• Confirm textile upper has greatest external surface area; test for rubber/plastic visibility per Chapter Note 3