Abaca Fiber Open-Heel Mules
Women's open-heel mules crafted from abaca (Manila hemp) fiber textiles for uppers, fastener-free slip-on style, with low-weight rubber/plastics soles. Meets HTS 6404.19.25.90 as other vegetable fiber variants, open heels, no foxing, under 10% synthetics.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If outer sole primarily leather or composition leather
Heading 6403 for leather soles regardless of upper; Note 4(b) determines by ground contact.
If uppers incorporate significant leather straps or panels
Leather-dominant uppers (headings 4107/4112-14) classify under 6404.20 despite textile majority.
If knitted/crocheted vegetable fiber construction
Knit uppers move to Chapter 61 for knit footwear, even if vegetable fibers.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use surface area measurements to confirm vegetable fiber upper per Note 4(a); ignore minor trims
• Test sole for ground-contact material; ensure no textile sole misclassification per US Note on durability
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