Men's Textile Derby Shoes with Leather Soles
Men's formal derby shoes with breathable textile upper (greatest surface area) and stitched leather outer soles incorporating minor rubber components (<50% weight). Meets criteria with at least 10% rubber/plastics by weight and value exceeding $2.50/pair. Classified here as footwear not suitable for sports per subheading note.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for women or not specified by gender
Subheading specifies 'for men'; unisex or women's items classify separately under other 6404.20 codes.
If over 50% rubber or plastics by weight
Exceeds composition limit for 6404.20, shifting to 6403 for textile uppers with rubber/plastic soles.
If knitted uppers rather than woven textile
Knitted or crocheted uppers fall under Chapter 61, not woven textile uppers in Chapter 64 heading 6404.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide detailed material breakdown reports showing rubber/plastics between 10-50% weight to avoid misclassification
• Label clearly as 'for men' and include size charts confirming adult male sizing for subheading accuracy
• Avoid common pitfall of including sole trimmings (e.g
• rubber heels) that could tip over 50% non-leather weight
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