Embossed Leather Mule House Slippers from China

Stylish backless mule slippers with embossed genuine leather uppers and composition rubber soles for indoor comfort. Exceeds $2.50/pair valuation, leather upper per Chapter Note 4(a). House slippers under 6403.99.90.05.

Duty Rate — China → United States

27.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

Import Tips

Embossing doesn't affect material classification; focus on base leather surface

Require commercial invoices with HTS specificity to speed customs clearance

Test for water resistance; if protective, may qualify as active footwear elsewhere