Sisal Fiber Cross-Trainers from Mexico
Cross-trainer shoes with sisal (vegetable fiber) uppers and outer soles emphasizing textile ground contact. These $9/pair gym shoes are classified in HTS 6404.11.81.90 for sports footwear with the specified material hierarchy and value, excluding soles that qualify under US note 5.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
17.5%
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
• Source certificates for sisal/jute content; blends under 50% surface may shift headings
• Photograph sole treads for CBP review to confirm textile dominance without durable characteristics
• Monitor assembly origin—parts from multiple countries can complicate marking requirements