Canvas Slip-On Sneakers from Mexico

Low-top slip-on sneakers featuring a textile canvas upper and an outer sole primarily of rubber or plastics with a textile material covering the greatest surface area in ground contact, though not qualifying as durable under U.S. note 5. Valued under $3/pair, these fall under HTS 6404.19.57.90 due to the specified upper and sole composition excluding vegetable fibers. They are casual everyday shoes not designed for sports.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

22.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Verify outer sole composition via lab testing to confirm textile has greatest ground contact but lacks durability per U.S. note 5

Provide detailed invoices showing value under $3/pair and fiber content labels for uppers excluding vegetable fibers

Avoid misclassification as sports footwear by ensuring no provisions for spikes or cleats as per subheading note