With uppers of vegetable fibers and having outer soles with textile materials having the greatest surface area in contact with the ground, but not taken into account under the terms of additional U.S. note 5 to this chapter
Footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of textile materials: > Footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics: > Other: > Footwear with open toes or open heels; footwear of the slip-on type, that is held to the foot without the use of laces or buckles or other fasteners, the foregoing except footwear of subheading 6404.19.20 and except footwear having a foxing or foxing-like band wholly or almost wholly of rubber or plastics applied or molded at the sole and overlapping the upper: > Other: > With uppers of vegetable fibers and having outer soles with textile materials having the greatest surface area in contact with the ground, but not taken into account under the terms of additional U.S. note 5 to this chapter
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Products classified under HTS 6404.19.36
Canvas Slip-On Sneakers with Jute Upper
These casual slip-on sneakers feature uppers made primarily from vegetable fibers like jute or hemp canvas, providing a breathable and eco-friendly option. The outer sole is predominantly textile material in contact with the ground, qualifying under HTS 6404.19.36 as open-heel or slip-on footwear without laces or buckles. They exclude foxing bands and meet the criteria for textile-dominant soles per chapter notes.
Hemp Espadrille Slip-Ons
Classic espadrille-style slip-ons with braided hemp uppers (vegetable fiber) and rope-like textile soles for a traditional summer look. As slip-on footwear without fasteners and textile-dominant soles, they fit HTS 6404.19.36, excluding open-toe/heels specified elsewhere. Vegetable fibers dominate the upper's external surface per tariff notes.
Jute Open-Heel Sandals
Open-heel sandals crafted with woven jute uppers for breathability and natural texture, paired with textile outer soles. This design qualifies under HTS 6404.19.36 for open-heel textile footwear with vegetable fiber uppers and soles where textile exceeds ground contact per U.S. note 5 exclusions. No laces, buckles, or foxing applied.
Sisal Fiber Slip-On Loafers
Lightweight slip-on loafers with sisal (vegetable fiber) woven uppers and canvas textile soles, ideal for casual wear. HTS 6404.19.36 covers this as fastener-free slip-ons with qualifying textile soles and vegetable uppers, excluding foxing per hierarchy. Textile provides greatest sole-ground contact.
Raffia Woven Open-Toe Slippers
Handwoven raffia (vegetable fiber) open-toe slippers with fabric soles, designed for indoor/outdoor comfort without closures. Fits HTS 6404.19.36 for open-toe slip-ons, vegetable uppers, and textile soles dominant in ground contact per notes 4 and U.S. note 5. Eco-material emphasis.
Abaca Canvas Mule Slippers
Backless mule slippers featuring abaca (Manila hemp) canvas uppers and textile soles, offering a slip-on tropical vibe. Classified in HTS 6404.19.36 due to open-heel design, no fasteners, vegetable fiber uppers, and qualifying textile soles. Meets all chapter note criteria.
Kapok Fiber Espadrille Wedges
Wedge-heel espadrilles with kapok-blended vegetable fiber uppers and jute-textile soles, slip-on style. HTS 6404.19.36 applies for non-fastener slip-ons with dominant vegetable uppers and textile ground-contact soles, per precise note definitions. Casual resort footwear.
Bamboo Textile Slip-On Flats
Eco-friendly slip-on flats with bamboo fiber woven uppers and canvas soles, fastener-free. Qualifies for HTS 6404.19.36 as textile-upper slip-ons with vegetable-dominant uppers and soles where textile has greatest (qualifying) ground contact. Sustainable daily wear.