Textile Ballet Flats
Feminine flat shoes with textile fabric uppers and soft rubber soles, retail $6/pair. Upper predominantly textile by visible surface area; women's casual footwear not for sports. 'Other' classification within value limits.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If women's with leather uppers over $2.50/pair
Gender and material specific provisions in adjacent headings.
If with open toes or straps
Sandals/strap footwear have separate value-based subheadings.
If classified as textile floor coverings
Improper assembly might reclassify as non-footwear textile article.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Distinguish from dance footwear in 6405; provide size/quantity breakdowns per invoice; test sole durability if textile questioned per US note
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