Women's Abaca Fiber Casual Loafers
Stylish women's loafers with uppers woven from abaca (Manila hemp), a vegetable fiber, over a flexible sole. HTS 6405.20.30.60 applies due to vegetable fiber uppers with greatest surface area and women's styling. Not sports footwear lacking cleats or spikes.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If uppers of other textile materials like cotton dominating surface
Vegetable fibers like abaca are distinct from cotton or man-made under hierarchy; cotton uppers go to 6403.
If uppers primarily of leather from headings 4107/4112-4114
Chapter Note 3(b) defines leather strictly; even small leather areas don't qualify if vegetable fibers predominate.
If imported as outer soles or uppers separately as parts
Heading 6406 excludes trims but includes soles/uppers; Chapter Note 6 specifies parts classification.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Conduct surface area measurements per Chapter Note 4(a), ignoring accessories like buckles
• Use HTS advisory opinions for borderline vegetable vs. synthetic blends during import planning
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