Women's Ballet Flats with Textile Upper from Mexico
Women's flat shoes with soft textile upper and flexible rubber sole, retail value $7-$12/pair. The upper's external area is textile-dominant per Chapter Note 4(a). Specifically classified in 6404.19.89.60 for women's non-sports footwear in this value range.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
30%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Submit lab tests or material breakdowns confirming textile upper composition to preempt disputes over leather-like finishes
• Avoid common pitfall of misvaluing sets; classify and value each pair separately, not as multi-pack
• Comply with FTC fiber content rules by disclosing textile percentage on care labels