For men
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 > For men
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 6404.19.42.30
Men's Jute Fiber Slip-On Sandals
Casual slip-on sandals for men featuring uppers made primarily from woven jute vegetable fibers and outer soles of rubber affixed exclusively with adhesive, valued under $3 per pair. The soles incorporate textile materials with the greatest ground contact area, excluded per U.S. note 5. These qualify under HTS 6404.19.42.30 due to the textile-dominant sole and vegetable fiber upper construction.
Men's Sisal Woven Beach Thongs
Simple beach thongs for men with braided sisal uppers and adhesive-only affixed rubber soles featuring textile backing for primary ground contact, priced below $3/pair. Excluded from U.S. Note 5 sole determination. Fits HTS 6404.19.42.30 for men's low-value vegetable fiber footwear with qualifying soles.
Men's Coir Rope Slide Sandals
Open slide sandals for men crafted from coir (coconut fiber) rope uppers and flexible rubber soles attached solely by adhesive, valued <$3/pair with textile ground surface dominant. No foxing or side overlaps. Meets precise specs of HTS 6404.19.42.30 for men's category.
Men's Raffia Woven Loafers
Braided raffia vegetable fiber loafers for men with minimal rubber outsoles glued directly, featuring textile primary contact <$3/pair, no midsole or foxing. Upper surface dominated by raffia per note 4(a). Directly under HTS 6404.19.42.30 men's subheading.
Men's Bamboo Fiber Shower Slides
Water-resistant shower slides for men using woven bamboo strip uppers and soft rubber soles adhesively bonded, <$3/pair with textile-dominant ground area excluded by U.S. note 5. No overlapping elements. Classed in HTS 6404.19.42.30 for specified men's footwear.
Men's Hemp Canvas Sneaker Lookalikes
Casual sneaker-style shoes for men from hemp canvas (vegetable) uppers with thin adhesively attached rubber soles showing max textile ground contact, valued ≤$3/pair. Excluded foxing/overlap features. Precisely HTS 6404.19.42.30 men's low-value.
Men's Kapok Fiber Flip-Flops
Basic flip-flops for men featuring kapok (vegetable fiber) strap uppers and rubber thong soles purely glued with textile outsurface dominant <$3/pair. No foxing per design. Falls squarely under HTS 6404.19.42.30 men's vegetable fiber provision.
Men's Abaca Fiber Espadrille Flats
Low-profile espadrille-style flats for men using abaca (Manila hemp) woven uppers and thin rubber soles glued exclusively, with textile-dominant ground contact under $3/pair. Adheres to no-foxing, adhesive-only criteria. Classified in HTS 6404.19.42.30 for men's vegetable fiber low-value shoes.