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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If leather or composition leather outer sole
Outer sole material changes heading; leather soles shift to Chapter 64 heading 6403.
If soles overlap upper at toe/heel only
Permitted overlap at toe/heel excludes from this strict no-overlap subheading.
If imported as sole/uppers separately
Parts of footwear classify under 6406, not complete articles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Measure external surface area for upper material dominance; vegetable fibers must exceed 50% visually
• Test sole adhesion method; chemical analysis proves 'exclusively adhesive' vs. stitching
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