Men's Abaca Fiber Walking Shoes
Lightweight men's walking shoes with uppers crafted from abaca (Manila hemp) vegetable fibers for natural ventilation. Outer soles combine rubber treads with a textile layer having the greatest surface area touching the ground, per chapter notes. Valued at $7.50-$11.50/pair for 6404.19.82.30 men's category.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If uppers primarily sports leather instead of textile
Upper material by greatest surface area (Note 4(a)); leather uppers shift to 6404.11 sports footwear.
If sold as parts or incomplete (e.g., no laces/insoles)
Heading 6406 excludes parts like soles/eyelets, but incomplete footwear may go to 6405; finished goods stay in 6404.
If valued under $6.50/pair
Lower value threshold moves to 6404.19.70; exact pricing determines subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Conduct material surface area measurements for uppers; vegetable fibers must visibly dominate per naked-eye rule
• Include value declarations and photos of sole construction to prove textile dominance excluding weak textiles
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