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.
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If sports footwear design with cleat provisions
Subheading note 1 includes cleated or spiked designs as sports footwear under 6402 for plastic soles.
If uppers predominantly synthetic fibers
Upper material by greatest external surface area (note 4(a)); synthetics shift from vegetable fibers.
If sold as textile article, not primarily footwear
If lacking functional sole for walking, classifies as other made-up textile articles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Certify hemp as vegetable fiber via origin docs; avoid synthetic blends pushing to plastics heading
• Prove <$3/pair with commercial invoices; undervaluation flags common audits
• Demonstrate exclusive adhesive bonding—no stitching; retain production photos
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