Casual PVC Mule Slippers

Backless PVC mule slippers for women with rubber soles, valued $5.25/pair. Classified 6402.99.79 as other non-ankle, non-sports rubber/plastics footwear.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China37.5%+10.0%47.5%
🇲🇽Mexico37.5%+10.0%47.5%
🇨🇦Canada37.5%+10.0%47.5%
🇩🇪Germany37.5%+10.0%47.5%
🇯🇵Japan37.5%+10.0%47.5%

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6404.11Lower: 30% vs 47.5%

If sports footwear like cycling shoes

Subheading note 1 defines narrow sports criteria.

6302.99Lower: 18.4% vs 47.5%

If felt or non-wovens upper

Material-specific felt articles in textiles chapter.

6406.20Lower: 12.7% vs 47.5%

If imported as upper assemblies only

6406 for parts excludes complete soles but includes uppers.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Mule backless design stays 'other'; document heel height < mid-foot

No indoor-only claims—class as footwear for outdoor capability

Harmonize markings with HTS materials declaration

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