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Nylon Water Shoes from Mexico

Quick-dry nylon mesh shoes with rubber outsoles for beach use, priced $5.50/pair. Textile upper provides dominant external surface area per note 4(a); lacks sports-specific features like spikes. 'Other' casual footwear classification applies.

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

• Confirm rubber sole has greatest ground contact area, ignoring textile wear pads per US note; provide lab tests if questioned on material durability; avoid bulk packaging resembling parts shipments