Genuine Leather Sneaker Upper from Mexico
Leather upper for athletic sneakers, stitched and ready for sole bonding, made from full-grain leather. It qualifies under HTS 6406.10.65.00 as a leather footwear upper not including outer soles or stiffeners. Visible leather surface area determines material.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Use lab tests for leather content if any textile lining to affirm external surface rule
• Declare as 'parts' explicitly; attaching soles changes to headed footwear codes
• Watch for quota restrictions on certain leather origins during peak import seasons