Rubber Shoe Bottoms for Sneakers from Mexico
Pre-molded rubber bottoms designed for attachment to sneaker uppers, featuring tread patterns for traction. Classified under HTS 6406.90.30.30 as bottoms of rubber or plastics, separate from outer soles and not including trimmings. The material is predominantly rubber with the greatest surface area for ground contact.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
15.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify the bottoms are unattached to uppers and exclude any trimmings like eyelets to avoid reclassification under heading 6406 exclusions
• Provide detailed material composition certificates confirming rubber or plastics as the primary material per Chapter Note 4
• Check for proper invoicing as 'bottoms' not 'soles' to prevent customs disputes on outer sole definitions