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.
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If uppers contain vegetable fibers like cotton
Uppers with vegetable textile fibers shift to subheadings for cotton/linen/etc. in 6404.19.
If for protective active use like hiking
If designed for outdoor activities with water-resistant coated textile, qualifies as protective under US note.
If knitted construction dominates
Knitted or crocheted uppers fall under Chapter 61, not woven textile in Chapter 64.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document adhesive-only construction with photos/specs to avoid 6403 reclass; test sole textile for non-durable properties
• Label fiber content precisely as polyester >85% to confirm non-vegetable status
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