Raffia Woven Summer Sandals
Open-toe sandals with braided raffia (vegetable fiber) uppers and rubber soles where woven textile provides the largest ground-contact area. Valued at $4.50/pair for everyday casual use. Meets 6404.19.72.90 criteria for non-ankle covering, vegetable fiber uppers, and special sole note.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for protective active use like trail running
If designed for outdoor sports with water protection, may qualify as protective footwear under 6402.91.
If uppers include significant non-vegetable fibers
Blends exceeding vegetable fiber dominance shift out of this specific vegetable fiber subheading.
If sold as textile sole components separately
Not footwear; loose textile materials for soles classify in Chapter 63.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Conduct surface area measurements for uppers/soles as per chapter note 4 to confirm classification
• Use invoices showing per-pair pricing to prevent averaging issues in valuation
• Check for prohibited materials in vegetable fibers that could trigger agricultural inspections
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