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Children's Plastic Mule Slippers from Germany

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.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

48%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Size labeling must match U.S. standards; children's items face strict safety scrutiny

• Prove low value with factory cost sheets; high-markup risks audit

• No cleats/spikes allowed per sports footwear exclusion