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Patterned Plastic Slipper Socks from Japan

House slippers resembling socks but with molded plastic uppers and outsoles, open-heel slip-on without fasteners. Specifically house slippers under HTS 6402.99.49.20, no foxing present. Adds fun patterns for stylish home lounging.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

77.5%

Rate breakdown

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
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Ensure patterns don't incorporate metal/embroidery that could trigger accessory exclusions

• Batch imports by colorway to simplify duty calculations if rates vary slightly

• Train staff on subheading hierarchy to correctly identify from broader 6402.99 categories