Unisex Polyester Espadrilles
Rope-soled espadrilles with uppers of synthetic polyester textile fabric and outer soles of woven jute textile reinforced lightly with plastic, valued at $9/pair. Under 6404.19.87 due to non-vegetable fiber uppers and textile material (jute weave) having max ground contact. Casual summer beach footwear.
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If uppers made of vegetable fibers like cotton
Vegetable fiber uppers (e.g., cotton canvas) classify under 6403, not synthetic textile 6404.
If valued not over $6.50/pair
Lower value bracket within same material specs moves to 6404.19.50.
If imported as unfinished textile sole components
Made-up textile articles without full footwear assembly fall under Chapter 63.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Jute textile soles qualify if durable per U.S. note 5; provide wear tests if challenged
• Declare exact pair value with commercial invoices; bulk shipments often trigger valuation reviews
• Confirm uppers exceed 50% external surface as synthetic textile per note 4(a)
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