Plastic Espadrille Flats
Women's flat espadrilles with uppers of plastic-coated non-textile material covering over 90% surface, distinguishing from traditional jute soles. No foxing band present. Falls under 6402.99.31 for other rubber/plastics footwear.
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If outer sole primarily leather and upper textile-dominant
Material of sole (Note 4(b)) and upper changes heading to 6403 for leather sole footwear
If predominantly textile uppers with plastics <90% external surface
Textile external surface majority per Note 4(a) classifies under 6404
If imported as separate plastic uppers without attached soles
Completed footwear parts under 6406, excluding mere trimmings (Chapter Note 6)
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Test for visible plastic layer per Chapter Note 3(a) even on woven appearances
• Differentiate from textile espadrilles in invoices; specify plastic dominance
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