With uppers of textile material other than 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 textile material other than 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
Subheadings
Products classified under HTS 6404.19.47
Toddler Rayon Slipper Socks
Hybrid slipper-shoe for toddlers with rayon textile uppers and thin textile-faced soles (dominant contact). Adhesive rubber midsole, <$3/pair, qualifying construction. 6404.19.47 as low-end textile footwear.
Children's Synthetic Mesh Sneakers
Low-top sneakers for kids featuring uppers made primarily from synthetic textile mesh (polyester/nylon) and outer soles where textile materials dominate the ground-contact surface area, though not qualifying under US note 5 for durability. Valued under $3/pair with rubber/plastic soles adhesively attached without foxing or overlapping. Classified under 6404.19.47 due to textile upper (non-vegetable fibers) and textile-dominant sole per chapter note 4(b).
Toddler Polyester Canvas Slip-Ons
Casual slip-on shoes for toddlers with polyester canvas uppers and textile-faced rubber/plastic soles (textile greatest ground contact, non-durable per US note 5). Adhesive-only attachment, no foxing, valued <$3/pair. Fits 6404.19.47 as non-vegetable textile upper and qualifying textile sole dominance.
Kids' Nylon Beach Sandals
Open-toe beach sandals for children with nylon strap uppers (textile dominant surface) and flip-flop style soles of textile-covered plastic (textile max ground area, ignored under US note 5). Low-value <$3, adhesive attached, no heel/toe overlap issues. 6404.19.47 due to synthetic textile specs.
Infant Synthetic Espadrille Flats
Soft flats for infants mimicking espadrilles with synthetic textile uppers and jute-like textile soles (textile ground contact dominant, non-durable). Valued <$3/pair, fully adhesively bonded sans foxing. Matches 6404.19.47 precisely for non-veg textile and sole criteria.
Youth Polyester Training Shoes
Basic training shoes for youth with polyester mesh uppers and textile-material outer soles (greatest ground surface, excluded by US note 5). Under $3/pair OEM production, adhesive cemented construction without foxing. 6404.19.47 classification per exact subheading parameters.
Kids' Acrylic Knit Sneakers
Sneakers with acrylic yarn uppers (non-veg textile) paired with fabric-covered plastic soles (textile max contact area). Low-cost <$3, adhesive-only, no overlapping bands. Qualifies under 6404.19.47 for woven textile construction and sole note.
Children's Polyamide Water Shoes
Mesh water shoes for kids with polyamide (nylon) uppers and textile-dominant neoprene-like soles. Valued <$3/pair bulk, adhesive fixed. Fits 6404.19.47 excluding sports/waterproof active notes.