Jute Fiber Espadrille Sandals
Casual summer espadrille sandals featuring uppers made primarily from woven jute vegetable fibers and outer soles of rubber/plastics with a textile material (like jute canvas) having the greatest ground contact area, though not qualifying as durable under US note 5. Valued under $3/pair, these fall under HTS 6404.19.52.90 due to the specific upper and sole material combination excluding standard sole materials.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If outer sole's textile material qualifies as durable/strong per US Note 5
Durable textile soles are classified separately from non-qualifying ones in 6404.19.50, shifting from .52.
If outer sole primarily of textile materials without rubber/plastics layer
Footwear with textile uppers and soles falls under Chapter 64 heading 6405, not 6404 for rubber/plastic soles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify vegetable fiber content (e.g
• jute, sisal) exceeds 50% external upper surface per Chapter Note 4(a); provide lab tests if disputed
• Document sole composition showing textile has greatest ground contact but lacks durability/strength per US Note 5 to avoid reclassification
• Include commercial invoice proving value under $3/pair; common pitfall is undervaluation leading to audits
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