Women's Low-Top Basketball Sneakers from Mexico
Women's low-top basketball sneakers with textile uppers (non-vegetable fibers) and outer soles featuring textile as the primary ground-contact material per U.S. note 5 exclusions. Priced $3-$6.50/pair, these fit HTS 6404.11.75.60 for sports footwear like basketball shoes. Textile dominance in upper and qualifying sole defines the classification.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
22.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Document upper material as >50% external textile surface (per Chapter note 4(a)) and sole textile contact with photos or diagrams
• Label clearly as women's and sports use; pitfall is unisex sizing leading to men's classification under different subheadings
• Retain manufacturing records proving value range to prevent undervaluation disputes at customs