Textile-Upper Hiking Trainer Shoes from Mexico
Affordable hiking trainer shoes featuring uppers primarily of synthetic textile materials and outer soles where textile components (non-durable per US note 5) cover the greatest ground-contact area, but classified as rubber/plastics dominant. Valued between $3-$6.50/pair, these qualify as sports footwear for training or light hiking under HTS 6404.11.75.90 due to their design and material composition per Chapter notes 4 and subheading note 1.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
22.5%
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 or supplier affidavits confirming valuation $3-$6.50/pair and upper textile dominance (greatest external surface per note 4(a))
• Avoid misclassification as waterproof 'protective active footwear' (6402.91/99); ensure no coated/laminated textiles imparting water protection