Women's Jute Fiber Espadrille Flats
Classic women's espadrille flats feature uppers made from woven jute (vegetable fibers) and outer soles where textile materials dominate the ground-contact surface, though not qualifying for exclusion under US note 5 due to lacking durability for normal sole use. The rubber or plastic sole (or midsole) is adhesively bonded without foxing or overlapping. Valued under $3/pair, these are everyday casual shoes for women classified under HTS 6404.19.42.60.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If featuring a foxing or foxing-like band
Foxing applied or molded at the sole overlapping the upper excludes from 6404.19.42, moving to the 'other' adhesive category with different rates.
If valued over $3/pair
Value threshold determines subheading; exceeding $3/pair shifts to higher-value textile-upper footwear category.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify upper is predominantly vegetable fibers (e.g
• jute, sisal) by surface area and sole textile doesn't meet US note 5 durability criteria via lab testing
• Document value under $3/pair with invoices; ensure adhesive-only construction photos to avoid reclassification to higher-duty subheadings
• Label 'Made in [Country]' and fiber content; watch for foxing-like bands that could shift to 6404.19.40
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