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.
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If valued over $6.50/pair
Value threshold exceeds subheading limit, shifting to higher-value other category in 6404.19.
If outer sole rubber/plastics has greatest ground contact
Chapter Note 4(b) and US Note 5 would classify sole as rubber/plastics dominant, moving to 6402 for textile uppers.
If sold as set with slippers or insoles
Classified as set per GRI 3 if multiple footwear articles presented together for retail sale.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Measure external surface area of upper and sole materials per Chapter Note 4 to confirm textile dominance; declare value accurately to stay in $3-$6.50 range
• Provide lab tests proving sole textile lacks durability/strength per US Note 5; avoid foxing-like bands to prevent reclassification
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