Women's Textile Ballet Flats
Women's flats with synthetic textile uppers like nylon or polyester and rubber/plastic soles where textile has the largest ground-contact area (not counted per note). These low-cost shoes valued not over $3/pair suit casual outfits. Classified in 6404.19.57.60 for women's other footwear meeting the precise material and value criteria.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If outer soles lack qualifying textile surface area
Soles without textile as greatest (countable) ground contact shift to broader 'other' subheadings like 6404.19.50.
If for men or unisex versions
Same construction but marketed/sized for men falls under 6402.91, separating by gender.
If primarily knit construction dominates
Heavily knitted uppers may classify as knitwear in Chapter 61 if not predominantly footwear.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Conduct surface area measurements on uppers and soles per Chapter note 4 to substantiate textile dominance
• Retain invoices showing production costs under $3/pair to defend valuation at entry
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying as sports footwear without spikes or cleats provision
Related Products under HTS 6404.19.57.60
Women's Canvas Slip-On Sneakers
Low-top slip-on sneakers for women featuring a textile canvas upper and an outer sole primarily of rubber or plastics with a textile material covering the greatest surface area in ground contact, but excluded from sole material determination per U.S. note 5. Valued under $3/pair, these casual shoes are designed for everyday wear. They fall under HTS 6404.19.57.60 due to the textile upper (not vegetable fibers) and specific sole construction.
Women's Synthetic Espadrille Sandals
Open-toe women's sandals with polyester textile uppers and soles of rubber with textile (e.g., jute-like weave) greatest in ground contact per exclusion note. Valued below $3/pair for budget fashion. HTS 6404.19.57.60 captures these due to non-vegetable textile uppers and women's designation.
Women's Polyester Mary Jane Flats
Classic Mary Jane style flats for women with polyester textile uppers and plastic soles featuring textile material with max ground area (ignored per U.S. note). Under $3/pair value targets mass-market imports. Fits 6404.19.57.60 for other women's textile-upper footwear with specified soles.
Women's Nylon Beach Flip-Flops
Casual flip-flop style for women with nylon strap uppers (textile) and rubber thong soles with textile ground-contact dominance excluded by note. Valued not over $3/pair for summer imports. 6404.19.57.60 applies to these low-end women's other footwear.