Budget Nylon Beach Flip-Flops
Inexpensive flip-flops featuring nylon textile uppers and fabric strap soles with textile as the primary ground-contact material, valued not over $3/pair. The thin textile soles do not meet durability requirements of U.S. note 5, distinguishing them from more robust footwear. Classified in 6404.19.57 for synthetic textile uppers and qualifying textile sole composition.
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If outer sole has rubber/plastics with greater ground contact
Chapter note 4(b) prioritizes material with most ground contact; rubber/plastic soles move to Chapter 64 heading 6402.
If designed as disposable wardrobe closures rather than standalone footwear
Slippers primarily functioning as temporary covers without substantial soles classify as wardrobe articles.
If upper is textile fabric coated with visible plastics layer
Chapter note 3(a) treats coated textiles as plastics uppers, shifting to 6402.99 subheadings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document exact value per pair and include commercial invoices showing under $3 threshold to prevent upcharge to higher-value subheadings
• Label uppers clearly as synthetic textile (nylon/polyester) to avoid vegetable fiber misclassification under 6404.19.30
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Travel Polyester Foldable Slippers
Compact, foldable slippers for travel with polyester textile uppers and thin fabric soles, under $3/pair, where textile material dominates ground contact but doesn't qualify under U.S. note 5 strength terms. Ideal for air travel or hostel use, these fit HTS 6404.19.57 for low-value synthetic textile footwear.
Disposable Polyester Shower Slippers
Lightweight, disposable slippers made with uppers of synthetic textile material like polyester and outer soles primarily of textile fabric in contact with the ground. These cheap slippers, valued under $3/pair, are designed for single-use in showers or spas, with textile soles not qualifying as durable under U.S. note 5. They fall under HTS 6404.19.57 due to the textile upper (non-vegetable fibers) and predominant textile sole contact area.
Promotional Polyester Hotel Slippers
Thin, open-heel slippers provided in budget hotels, constructed with polyester textile uppers and lightweight textile soles not intended for extended wear, valued under $3/pair. The soles' textile material has the greatest ground contact but lacks the strength for normal footwear use per U.S. note 5. HTS 6404.19.57 applies specifically to such low-value, non-vegetable fiber textile footwear.
Kids Synthetic Fabric Scuff Slippers
Children's low-cost scuff-style slippers with uppers of synthetic textile fabric and fabric-based soles where textile provides main ground contact, under $3/pair. These casual indoor shoes have soles not meeting U.S. note 5 durability standards for textile materials. Fits 6404.19.57 for youth footwear with specified textile composition.
Festival Polyamide Strappy Sandals
Ultra-cheap strappy sandals for events, made with polyamide textile uppers and minimal textile soles valued not over $3/pair. The fabric soles have the greatest surface area touching ground but excluded from durable textile consideration under U.S. note 5. Precisely matches 6404.19.57 criteria for synthetic textile footwear.
Party Favor Textile Mule Slippers
Tiny mule slippers given as inexpensive party favors, featuring synthetic textile uppers and fabric soles with textile as main ground-contact surface, valued under $3/pair. Non-durable soles excluded by U.S. note 5, perfect for event giveaways. HTS 6404.19.57 captures these low-end textile constructions.