Men's Salomon Speedcross 5 GTX Hiking Shoes
These men's hiking shoes feature a coated textile upper with rubber outer sole, designed for trail use with protective features against water via lamination. They cover the ankle but measure under 15.34 cm in height, qualifying as protective active footwear under 6402.91.42.30 for men. The outer sole has the greatest ground contact area of rubber, and uppers have predominant external surface of plastics/textiles.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If height exceeds 15.34 cm
Height measurement pushes it to other ankle-covering non-protective active footwear for men.
If not covering the ankle
Low-top design shifts to non-ankle covering footwear with rubber/plastics uppers and soles.
If upper predominantly leather by surface area
Leather uppers (headings 4107/4112-4114) classify under Chapter 64 leather footwear headings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify upper material by external surface area (coated textile counts as plastics); provide lab tests if challenged
• Measure height from outer sole bottom to upper top precisely under 15.34 cm; document with photos/specs
• Avoid misclassification as waterproof molded bottoms by confirming no full molded upper integration
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