Transparent Plastic Mule House Slippers from Japan
Backless mule-style house slippers made from clear plastics, where the upper material visibly covers over 90% external area including any edging. Designed exclusively for indoor lounging with plastic ground-contact sole. Classifies in 6402.99.31.10 due to plastic predominance and house slipper purpose.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.41.1040%Footwear with outer soles of leather and uppers wholly or in part of leather, and footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers having an exterior surface area predominantly of leather, the foregoing provided for in chapter 64, except (a) slip-on footwear of a type not suitable for outdoor use, without backs or backstraps, having outer soles with a thickness of less than 5 mm and with less than 20 mm difference between the thickness of the bottom at the ball of the foot and at the heel, and (b) footwear which is designed for a sporting activity and has, or has provision for, attached spikes, sprigs, stops, clips, bars or the like, and skating boots, ski-boots and cross-country ski footwear, wrestling boots, boxing boots and cycling shoes
Import Tips
• Transparent materials still count as plastics per chapter notes; provide specs confirming visibility to naked eye
• Separate from galoshes by marketing as non-protective indoor footwear
• Watch for undervaluation penalties on high-volume household slipper shipments