With uppers of textile material other than vegetable fibers and having outer soles with textile materials having the greatest surface area in contact with the ground, but not taken into account under the terms of additional U.S. note 5 to this chapter
Footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of textile materials: > Footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics: > Other: > Other: > Valued over $3 but not over $6.50/pair: > Having soles (or mid-soles, if any) of rubber or plastics which are affixed to the upper exclusively with an adhesive (any mid-soles also being affixed exclusively to one another and to the sole with an adhesive); the foregoing except footwear having a foxing or a foxing-like band applied or molded at the sole and overlapping the upper and except footwear with soles which overlap the upper other than at the toe or heel: > With uppers of textile material other than vegetable fibers and having outer soles with textile materials having the greatest surface area in contact with the ground, but not taken into account under the terms of additional U.S. note 5 to this chapter
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Subheadings
Products classified under HTS 6404.19.61
Synthetic Mesh Casual Sneakers
Low-top sneakers featuring uppers made primarily from synthetic textile mesh (polyester) for breathability, with outer soles where textile materials dominate the ground-contact surface area (not qualifying as durable under US note 5). Valued between $3-$6.50/pair, soles are rubber/plastic affixed exclusively by adhesive without foxing or overlapping. Falls under 6404.19.61 due to non-vegetable fiber textile uppers and specified sole construction.
Polyester Slip-On Loafers
Casual slip-on shoes with uppers of woven polyester textile (non-vegetable fibers), featuring outer soles with primary textile (nylon fabric) in ground contact, disregarded under US Note 5 for lacking durability. Priced $4-$6/pair with adhesive-only rubber midsole attachment, no foxing or upper overlap. Meets 6404.19.61 for specific upper/sole material rules and value.
Nylon Canvas Deck Shoes
Boat-style deck shoes with nylon canvas uppers (synthetic textile), outer soles incorporating textile webbing as main ground-contact material (non-durable per US Note 5). Valued at $5.50/pair, rubber/plastic elements adhesively bonded without foxing or heel/toe overlap only. Precise fit for 6404.19.61 subheading.
Polyester Espadrille Flats
Women's summer flats with polyester textile uppers and jute-like synthetic textile outer soles providing greatest (non-counted) ground contact under US Note 5. Valued $3.50-$6/pair with adhesive rubber platform, no overlapping elements. Classed in 6404.19.61 for synthetic fibers and construction.
Synthetic Textile Ballet Slippers
Practice ballet slippers with uppers of synthetic knit textile (acrylic blend), featuring fabric-covered soles where textile has max ground area (ignored via US Note 5). $4.25/pair value, plastic sole pad glued exclusively, no foxing. Fits 6404.19.61 criteria perfectly.
Nylon Webbing Sandals
Open-toe sandals with adjustable nylon textile webbing uppers and textile strap-reinforced soles (greatest contact area, non-durable). Valued $5/pair, rubber/plastic base adhesively attached sans foxing. Aligns with 6404.19.61 for construction and materials.
Polyester Mary Jane Flats
Girls' school flats with polyester fabric uppers and textile-covered outer soles (textile max contact, per US Note 5 exclusion). $6/pair, adhesive plastic sole, no overlap/foxing. Specific to 6404.19.61 subheading.
Acrylic Blend House Slippers
Indoor house slippers with acrylic textile uppers and fabric soles (textile dominant contact, non-strength per note). $3.75/pair value range, rubber dots glued on. Matches 6404.19.61 exactly.
Synthetic Textile Clog Slippers
Backless clog-style slippers of polyester textile uppers, textile-faced soles (greatest area contact ignored). $5.25/pair, adhesive bond only. 6404.19.61 classification.
Polyamide Hiking-Style Day Shoes
Casual day walkers with polyamide textile uppers, textile sole inserts dominant (non-durable). $6.40/pair limit, adhesive affix. For 6404.19.61.
Mixed Synthetic Mule Slippers
Heel-less mules with synthetic textile uppers/mixed soles (textile max contact). $4.50/pair. 6404.19.61.
Polyester Boat Mocassins
Lace-less mocs with polyester uppers, textile soles. $5.75/pair. Adhesive, 6404.19.61.
Nylon Dance Practice Shoes
Nylon upper dance shoes, textile soles. $6/pair. 6404.19.61.
Synthetic Oxford Dress Shoes
Budget oxfords polyester textile, textile soles. $3.25/pair min. 6404.19.61.
Acrylic Velcro Strap Sneakers
Kids' velcro sneakers acrylic uppers, textile soles. $5/pair. 6404.19.61.