Custom Post-Surgical Orthopedic Boot from Mexico

A made-to-measure orthopedic boot designed for post-surgical recovery, featuring rigid support structures and adjustable straps to stabilize the foot and ankle. This footwear is presented singly, designed to fit either foot equally, and specifically supports healing after operations like ankle reconstruction. It falls under HTS 9817.64.01 as medical recovery footwear meeting the made-to-measure and single presentation requirements.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

10%

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

Provide a physician's prescription or medical certification confirming the footwear is made to measure for a specific patient's recovery needs

Present the footwear singly with documentation proving it fits either foot equally; pairs will be classified under standard footwear headings

Include manufacturing records showing custom measurements taken from the patient to avoid reclassification as stock orthopedic shoes