Rubber Poolside Indoor Slippers from Japan
Rubber slippers marketed for indoor poolside or bathroom use, featuring rubber uppers over 90% surface and non-slip soles, but not as weather over-shoes. Lacks protective exclusions like chemical resistance. 6402.99.31.10 due to house slipper indoor intent.
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
• Differentiate from overshoes by absence of 'protection against water/oil' claims
• Measure sole-ground contact ignoring reinforcements per note 4(b)