Men's Leather Mule House Slippers

Backless mule-style slippers made with cowhide leather uppers and thermoplastic rubber outsoles, ideal for casual home lounging. HTS 6403.99.60.15 applies as they are other leather-upper footwear specifically house slippers for men, with rubber sole material dominant on ground contact.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.5%+17.5%26%
🇲🇽Mexico8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇨🇦Canada8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇩🇪Germany8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇯🇵Japan8.5%+10.0%18.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

6403.99.75Lower: 17% vs 26%

If valued over $2.50/pair but not house slippers

House slippers get specific subheading; general men's leather footwear over value threshold uses broader category.

6403.19.30Lower: 18.5% vs 26%

If uppers are textile with leather accents only

Textile as greatest external surface area shifts to non-leather upper subheadings.

6404.11.20Higher: 28% vs 26%

If textile uppers and sports design with cleats

Sports footwear criteria in subheading note apply to specific activities, changing heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Measure upper surface area precisely; reinforcements like edging don't count per Chapter Note 4(a)

Use commercial invoices specifying 'house slippers, not for outdoor/sports use' to prevent scrutiny

Check for prohibited cleats or spikes that could reclassify as sports footwear under subheading note

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