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Budget Textile Tennis Shoes from Mexico

Entry-level tennis shoes with synthetic textile uppers and rubber soles optimized for court movement. Under HTS 6404.11.79.90 for tennis shoes (sports category), textile upper dominant, rubber sole, $3-$6.50/pair value. Excludes spike provisions but fits 'tennis shoes and the like'.

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

• Document sports intent with manufacturer specs; CBP may challenge if resembling casual sneakers

• Measure upper surface area visually per naked eye rule; ignore color changes from coatings

• Avoid common pitfall of classifying sets (shoes + laces) separately; laces go to heading 6117 if trimmed