Adhesive Textile Basketball Sneakers from Mexico
Lightweight basketball sneakers with durable textile upper and cushioned rubber sole attached only via adhesive, valued under $6/pair. Fits HTS 6404.11.69 as sports footwear without prohibited foxing or sole overlaps. Textile dominates external upper surface.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
47.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Photograph sole-upper junction to prove adhesive-only bond during customs review
• Ensure no 'sports' mislabeling if not meeting subheading note (e.g
• no spikes)
• Bulk imports need statistical sampling for value consistency