Men's Textile Hiking Shoes
Casual men's hiking-style shoes with nylon textile uppers and molded rubber soles, priced $4-$6/pair. Not qualifying as protective active footwear due to value under $24/pair and lacking water-resistant lamination. Fits 6404.19.79.30 for men's other textile-upper footwear in this value bracket.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If outer sole incorporates significant leather
If leather exceeds rubber/plastics in sole ground contact, shifts to 6403 per Note 4(b).
If knitted throughout, including sole elements
Knitted footwear with minimal sole falls under Chapter 61; not rubber/plastic outer sole dominant.
If valued under $3 per pair
Lower value subheading applies below $3/pair threshold.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm no water protection via coated textiles to stay out of 6402.91.42; retain supplier fabric specs
• Measure external surface area of upper excluding reinforcements per Note 4(a)
• Label clearly as men's sizes; unisex items may require end-use determination
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