Men's Vegetable Fiber Tennis Shoes with Adhesive Soles
Men's tennis shoes with jute/sisal blend uppers (vegetable fibers dominant) and outer soles where textile covers max ground area but lacks strength/durability per US note 5. Soles and mid-soles bonded exclusively with adhesive, no foxing, valued over $3 not over $6.50/pair, classifying in 6404.11.61.30 as sports footwear.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If upper primarily leather
Leather uppers (headings 4107/4112-14) change material dominance per note 4(a).
If valued under $3/pair
Lower value threshold uses separate subheading for similar specs.
If imported as sole only, not full shoe
Parts of footwear excluding trims; complete assembly is finished good.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Supplier affidavits on vegetable fiber composition and adhesive manufacturing process are key for CBP review
• Test sole textile for non-durability to justify note 5 exclusion; durable would reclassify
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