Canvas Slip-On Sneakers
Low-top slip-on sneakers 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, though not qualifying as durable under U.S. note 5. Valued under $3/pair, these fall under HTS 6404.19.57.90 due to the specified upper and sole composition excluding vegetable fibers. They are casual everyday shoes not designed for sports.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If outer sole material other than rubber/plastics has greatest ground contact
Sole material determination shifts to dominant contact material, moving to other footwear categories.
If uppers contain vegetable fibers like cotton
Uppers of vegetable textile fibers are classified under 6402 series per hierarchy.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify outer sole composition via lab testing to confirm textile has greatest ground contact but lacks durability per U.S. note 5
• Provide detailed invoices showing value under $3/pair and fiber content labels for uppers excluding vegetable fibers
• Avoid misclassification as sports footwear by ensuring no provisions for spikes or cleats as per subheading note
Related Products under HTS 6404.19.57.90
Textile Espadrille Flats
Women's flat espadrilles with woven synthetic textile uppers and jute-rope style soles reinforced with plastic where textile covers most ground contact area, not meeting durability standards. Priced below $3/pair, classified in 6404.19.57.90 for low-value non-vegetable fiber textile uppers and qualifying soles. Ideal for summer casual wear.
Kids' Synthetic Sandals
Children’s open-toe sandals with nylon textile uppers and rubber soles featuring textile treads covering the majority of ground contact surface, excluded by U.S. note 5 durability rule. Under $3/pair valuation fits 6404.19.57.90 for other low-value textile upper footwear. Suitable for play and beach.
Budget Gym Slides
Simple slide sandals for gym use with polyester strap uppers and plastic soles overlaid with textile for grip, where textile dominates contact but lacks strength per note 5. Valued not over $3/pair, under HTS 6404.19.57.90 as other non-sports textile footwear. Not meeting sports footwear definition.
Promotional Flip-Flops
Disposable-style flip-flops with synthetic textile thong straps as uppers and rubber flip soles with textile-covered contact surfaces not durable for normal use. Low retail value under $3/pair places them in 6404.19.57.90 for specified textile compositions. Common for giveaways and beach promotions.
Travel Shower Slides
Lightweight slides for hostel/travel use with nylon textile uppers and plastic soles featuring textile slip-resistant pads as primary ground contact. Value < $3/pair fits 6404.19.57.90 excluding durable soles per U.S. note. Designed for wet environments but not waterproof.
Festival Band Slides
Single wide-band polyester slides for music festivals with rubber bases and textile ground-contact overlays not qualifying as durable. Under $3/pair valuation and non-vegetable uppers match HTS 6404.19.57.90 precisely. Easy on-off casual footwear.