Footwear Prototype Samples from Mexico
Pre-production shoe samples in various sizes and styles for buyer approval and sizing. Classified under HTS 9813.00.20 as they are used exclusively for taking orders for manufactured footwear.
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
• Specify 'prototypes for order approval only' on all documents
• Include technical specs and order forecast
• Separate from production inventory