Men's Sisal Gym Training Shoes from Mexico
Lightweight gym training shoes with uppers of woven sisal fibers from vegetable sources, ideal for indoor workouts. Outer soles consist of rubber bases overlaid with textile for maximum ground contact, excluded from note 4(b) per U.S. note 5. Priced $8-$11 per pair for men's sizes, fitting HTS 6404.11.81.30.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Obtain certificates of origin proving vegetable fiber sourcing (e.g
• sisal from agave plants) to support upper classification
• Conduct surface area measurements on multiple sole points to confirm textile dominance for ground contact
• Avoid common pitfall of undervaluation—provide invoices reflecting true $6.50-$12 retail value