Canvas Espadrille Sandals from Mexico
Lightweight summer sandals featuring uppers made from vegetable fibers like jute canvas and outer soles primarily of textile materials such as braided rope, valued between $3 and $6.50 per pair. The textile sole material has the greatest surface area in contact with the ground, qualifying under HTS 6404.19.72 as non-sports footwear with textile uppers not meeting U.S. note 5 durability criteria.
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Import Tips
• Verify upper material is predominantly vegetable fibers (e.g
• jute, hemp) by surface area per Chapter Note 4(a); provide lab tests if disputed
• Document sole composition showing textile as greatest ground-contact area, excluding non-durable textiles per U.S
• Note 5
• Ensure valuation proof (invoices, cost sheets) confirms $3-$6.50/pair range to avoid reclassification to adjacent subheadings