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: > Other: > Valued not over $3/pair: > Having soles (or mid-soles, if any) of rubber or plastics which are affixed to the upper exclusively with an adhesive (any mid-soles also being affixed exclusively to one another and to the sole with an adhesive); the foregoing except footwear having a foxing or a foxing-like band applied or molded at the sole and overlapping the upper and except footwear with soles which overlap the upper other than at the toe or heel: > 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 6404.19.42
Canvas Slip-On Sneakers
Low-top slip-on sneakers featuring uppers made from cotton canvas (vegetable fibers) with a textile-material dominant outer sole glued exclusively with adhesive, no foxing band. Valued under $3/pair, these casual shoes have the textile sole surface area greatest in ground contact, excluded from U.S. note 5 due to lacking durability/strength characteristics. They fit HTS 6404.19.42 as cheap textile-upper footwear with qualifying soles.
Cotton Espadrille Flats
Women's flat espadrilles with cotton canvas uppers (vegetable fibers) and jute-rope wrapped textile soles affixed solely by adhesive, valued not over $3/pair. Textile materials dominate the outer sole's ground-contact area, disqualified from U.S. note 5 for lacking required strength. Precisely matches 6404.19.42 for budget-friendly adhesive-bound veggie-fiber shoes.
Hemp Fiber Sandals
Open-toe casual sandals with uppers of woven hemp fabric (vegetable fibers) and fabric-covered foam textile soles glued exclusively to the upper, under $3/pair value. Textile constitutes the greatest sole-ground surface, not qualifying under U.S. note 5 terms. Classifies in 6404.19.42 as low-cost veggie-fiber upper sandals with specified sole construction.
Burlap Beach Slides
Simple slide sandals made with coarse jute burlap uppers (vegetable fibers) featuring textile fabric soles attached only by adhesive, valued below $3/pair. The outer sole's textile has the largest ground-contact area, excluded by U.S. note 5. Fits 6404.19.42 for inexpensive veggie-fiber beach footwear.
Raffia Woven Mules
Backless mule shoes braided from raffia palm fibers (vegetable) with soft textile soles adhesively bonded, not exceeding $3/pair. Textile materials provide the primary ground-contact surface on soles, not meeting U.S. note 5 durability. Aligns with 6404.19.42 for low-value natural fiber upper mules.
Sisal Thong Flip-Flops
Budget flip-flops with sisal fiber strap uppers (vegetable) and woven textile rubberized soles glued on, valued <$3/pair. Greatest sole-ground area is textile, ignored under U.S. note 5 for weakness. HTS 6404.19.42 covers these cheap veggie-fiber thong sandals.
Abaca Espadrille Wedges
Low wedge espadrilles using abaca (Manila hemp) fiber uppers with fabric soles adhesively attached, under $3/pair. Textile outer sole has max ground contact, non-qualifying U.S. note 5. Matches 6404.19.42 specs for affordable fiber wedges.
Jute Woven Loafers
Casual woven jute upper loafers with textile soles solely glued, <$3/pair value. Textile dominates sole-ground area per note 4(b), excluded U.S. note 5. 6404.19.42 for budget jute footwear.
Coir Fiber Slippers
Indoor coir (coconut fiber) slippers with fabric soles adhesive-bound, <$3/pair. Textile sole primary contact, non-durable per note. Fits 6404.19.42 low-end slippers.
Kapok Canvas Sneakers
Kapok-filled cotton canvas sneakers, textile soles glued, <$3/pair. Textile ground max, U.S. note 5 out. 6404.19.42 compliant.
Bamboo Fiber Mary Janes
Girls' bamboo weave Mary Janes with textile soles adhesive only, <$3/pair. Textile sole dominant, note 5 excluded. HTS 6404.19.42.
Linen Strap Sandals
Linen strap open sandals, textile sole glued <$3/pair. Fits all 6404.19.42 criteria.
Ramie Ballet Flats
Ramie fiber ballet flats, textile soles adhesive <$3/pair. 6404.19.42 exact.
Flax Woven Oxfords
Flax (linen) oxford shoes textile sole <$3/pair glued. Matches HTS.
Vegetable Fiber Clogs
Mixed veggie fiber upper clogs with textile soles adhesive-bound <$3/pair. 6404.19.42.