Raffia Flip-Flops
Basic flip-flop sandals with raffia (vegetable fiber) woven uppers and thin textile straps/soles with primary ground-contact textile area. Under $3/pair valuation places them in HTS 6404.19.52, adhering to upper material and sole notes. Common in tropical casual footwear.
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If specifically for tennis shoes or similar
If designed as athletic-style despite materials, may fall under sports footwear exclusions.
If imported as replacement soles or uppers
Chapter note 2 excludes parts like soles/uppers from heading 6406 if not full footwear.
If uppers reinforced to resemble leather goods
Heavy reinforcements may mimic leather uppers, shifting to Chapter 42.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label uppers clearly as vegetable fibers; CBP may require photos/diagrams of weave
• Avoid soles with rubber overlays exceeding 50% contact area to stay in textile sole category
• Declare accurate country of origin—vegetable fibers often from Asia/Africa, check quotas
Related Products under HTS 6404.19.52
Straw Sandals
Simple open-toe sandals featuring uppers made from woven vegetable fibers like straw or raffia, paired with outer soles where textile materials dominate the ground-contact surface area. Valued under $3 per pair, these qualify under HTS 6404.19.52 as they meet the criteria for textile uppers of vegetable fibers and excluded textile soles per U.S. note 5. Ideal for casual summer wear or beach outings.
Jute Espadrilles
Classic espadrille-style shoes with uppers of woven jute (vegetable fiber) and flexible textile soles providing the main ground contact. Priced under $3/pair, they fit HTS 6404.19.52 due to vegetable fiber uppers and qualifying textile soles not excluded by U.S. note 5. Popular for casual, bohemian fashion.
Sisal Beach Thongs
Minimalist thong-style beach footwear with sisal fiber uppers and textile-based soles dominating ground contact. Valued not over $3/pair, classified under HTS 6404.19.52 for vegetable fiber uppers and qualifying soles. Designed for sandy, wet environments.
Abaca Slip-Ons
Easy slip-on shoes crafted from abaca (Manila hemp) vegetable fiber uppers with textile soles having the greatest ground-contact area. Low value under $3/pair fits HTS 6404.19.52 precisely per material and note exclusions. Suited for everyday casual use.
Bamboo Fiber Slides
Open-back slide sandals with bamboo vegetable fiber uppers and durable textile soles per ground-contact rules. HTS 6404.19.52 applies for items valued ≤$3/pair with these material specs. Eco-friendly option for resort wear.
Hemp Woven Flats
Low-profile flat shoes with hemp (vegetable fiber) woven uppers and textile outer soles qualifying under U.S. note 5. Under $3/pair, directly under HTS 6404.19.52 for cheap textile footwear. Versatile for urban casual outfits.