Budget Textile Gym Shoes with Adhesive Sole from Mexico
Entry-level gym shoes featuring synthetic textile upper and rubber sole glued directly to the upper, no foxing band or molded overlaps. Valued at $4.50/pair for basketball or training, classified in HTS 6404.11.69 for adhesive-exclusive sports footwear construction. Excludes non-adhesive elements per subheading exclusions.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
47.5%
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
• Provide lab tests confirming no visible rubber layer on textile per Chapter Note 3(a) for upper classification
• Track country-of-origin marking; textile uppers require accurate fiber content disclosure
• Watch for undervaluation audits—substantiate pair values with factory cost sheets