Leather-Sole Textile Loafer
A casual loafer featuring a textile upper made primarily from canvas with a genuine leather outer sole. The sole contains less than 50% rubber or plastics by weight, with at least 10% rubber or plastics, and the shoe is valued over $2.50 per pair. It falls under HTS 6404.20.40.90 as footwear with leather soles and textile uppers meeting the specific material composition criteria.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If outer sole primarily rubber or plastics
Changes to rubber/plastic sole heading if that material has greatest ground contact per Note 4(b).
If over 50% rubber or plastics by weight
Exceeds composition limit, shifting to other footwear with leather uppers but higher rubber/plastic content.
If upper not predominantly textile
Leather upper material dominates external surface, moving to rubber/plastic sole with leather uppers.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify sole material composition via lab testing to confirm <50% rubber/plastics and ≥10% rubber/plastics by weight
• Provide detailed invoices showing value >$2.50/pair and material breakdowns to avoid reclassification
• Ensure textile upper has the greatest external surface area per Chapter Note 4(a); document with photos
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Woven Textile Ballet Flat with Leather Sole
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