Cheap Adhesive Ballet Flats from Mexico
Simple black ballet-style flats for women with cotton textile uppers and flexible plastic soles attached only by adhesive, valued at $2.50/pair. No foxing, heel overlap, or reinforcements that alter classification. Precisely matches 6404.19.49.90 for non-sports, low-value adhesive footwear.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
47.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Conduct surface area measurements for uppers to confirm textile >50% external visibility
• Use customs binding rulings for borderline adhesive vs. stitched constructions
• Watch for midsole additions that could trigger reclassification if not adhesively layered