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Anti-Slip Rubber Bathroom Slippers

Rubber house slippers with textured soles for bathroom grip, uppers of thin plastics/rubber sheet. Under $3/pair value and indoor wet-area design classify under 6402.99.69.15, not protective active per US Note.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China48%+12.5%60.5%
🇲🇽Mexico48%+10.0%58%
🇨🇦Canada48%+10.0%58%
🇩🇪Germany48%—48%
🇯🇵Japan48%+40.0%88%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4015.90.00Lower: 41.5% vs 60.5%

If sold as rubber bath mats with strap, not true footwear

Floor coverings with minimal foot enclosure classify in Chapter 40.

6402.99.32Lower: 40% vs 60.5%

If protective with laminated textile for water activities over $24/pair

US Note shifts high-value water-protective to specific protective subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Test sole durability per US Note; weak textiles disqualify plastics classification

• Specify 'not for outdoor use' in docs to avoid hiking shoe misclassification

• Antifungal claims ok, but no medical device assertions

Related Products under HTS 6402.99.69.15

Plastic Indoor Slide Slippers

Lightweight house slippers featuring a simple slide-on design with uppers and outer soles made predominantly of plastics. Valued under $3 per pair, these are designed for indoor use like home lounging, not suitable for outdoor or sports activities. Classified under 6402.99.69.15 due to rubber/plastics materials, low value, and specific designation as house slippers.

Rubber Clog House Slippers

Casual rubber clogs intended for indoor household wear, with plastic/rubber uppers and soles providing basic comfort and traction on home floors. Priced below $3/pair, they fit 6402.99.69.15 as non-sports, low-value footwear with rubber/plastics construction per Chapter Notes 3 and 4.

Plastic Fur-Lined Bedroom Slippers

Cozy bedroom slippers with plastic uppers lined with synthetic fur for warmth, outer soles of rubber/plastics for indoor grip. Valued not over $3/pair and explicitly house slippers, aligning with 6402.99.69.15 excluding sports or leather per chapter definitions.

EVA Foam Flip-Flop House Slippers

Soft EVA foam flip-flop style slippers for indoor home use, with uppers and soles of plastics (ethylene-vinyl acetate). Low-value at under $3/pair, non-sports design fits 6402.99.69.15 for other rubber/plastics house slippers.

Children's Plastic Mule Slippers

Backless mule-style house slippers for kids, constructed with colorful plastics uppers and soles for playroom comfort. Valued below $3/pair, these indoor-only slippers match 6402.99.69.15 criteria excluding sports footwear per subheading note.

Foldable Plastic Travel House Slippers

Compact foldable plastics slippers for hotel/home use, under $3/pair. Fits 6402.99.69.15.