Raffia Woven Gym Shoes
Gym shoes crafted from raffia vegetable fibers for uppers, with outer soles emphasizing textile ground contact over rubber/plastics. Fully adhesive assembly, sports design, valued $4.80/pair, no prohibited overlaps. Classed in 6404.11.61.90 per hierarchy and notes.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for men/women, other than sports, with textile soles
Non-sports drops from 6404 sports subheadings to general 6405 for specified textile soles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Test sole durability—US note 5 ignores weak textiles; ensure lab reports for ground-contact claims
• Full manifests with unit values; bulk shipments often scrutinized for average pricing
• Eco-labeling optional but boosts compliance image; avoid greenwashing claims on fibers
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