Budget Hiking Boot Upper from Mexico
Durable formed textile upper for low-cost hiking boots, using nylon and polyester blends under $3/pair value. HTS 6406.10.25.00 applies as it qualifies as a footwear upper part with textile as primary external material. Not considered 'protective active footwear' without full assembly.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
43.6%
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
• Document non-sports design to avoid overlap with sports footwear definitions in subheading notes
• Batch import declarations must specify per-pair valuation for accurate duty assessment
• Check for inadvertent stiffener inclusion, which excludes from 'other than stiffeners' provision