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%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
• 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