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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China12.5%+10.0%22.5%
🇲🇽Mexico12.5%+10.0%22.5%
🇨🇦Canada12.5%+10.0%22.5%
🇩🇪Germany12.5%+10.0%22.5%
🇯🇵Japan12.5%+10.0%22.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6405.20.90Same rate: 22.5%

If imported without uppers attached

Soles/rubber parts separate from uppers go to 6405.

5903.90.30Higher: 37.7% vs 22.5%

If textile fabric coated only, not footwear

Coated textile materials classify under Chapter 59 if not assembled.

6404.19Same rate: 22.5%

If for tennis shoes or similar sports styles

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Classify as 'other' by excluding sports features explicitly

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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.

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.