Colored Rubber Flop House Slippers from Japan
Simple rubber flip-flop style slippers for indoor home wear, with solid rubber uppers exceeding 90% surface coverage and no foxing overlaps. Color variations do not affect classification per chapter notes. HTS 6402.99.31.10 applies for these non-weatherproof house slippers.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Color changes from plastic layers ignored per chapter note 3; focus on base material documentation
• Ensure soles meet durability standards for footwear per U.S. note on outer soles
• Batch test samples to preempt CBP surface area disputes