Plastic Clog-Style House Slippers from Japan
Molded plastic house slippers resembling clogs, with uppers of solid plastics exceeding 90% external surface and a durable plastic outer sole. Intended solely for indoor household comfort without reinforcements like foxing. Falls under 6402.99.31.10 for rubber/plastic-dominated uppers in house slipper form.
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
• Conduct surface area measurements ignoring accessories per chapter note 4(a) to substantiate >90% plastics claim
• Label clearly as 'house slippers' to distinguish from outdoor footwear during customs review
• Avoid common pitfall of incomplete bills of materials leading to reclassification