Embossed Leather Mule House Slippers from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.41.1040%Footwear with outer soles of leather and uppers wholly or in part of leather, and footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers having an exterior surface area predominantly of leather, the foregoing provided for in chapter 64, except (a) slip-on footwear of a type not suitable for outdoor use, without backs or backstraps, having outer soles with a thickness of less than 5 mm and with less than 20 mm difference between the thickness of the bottom at the ball of the foot and at the heel, and (b) footwear which is designed for a sporting activity and has, or has provision for, attached spikes, sprigs, stops, clips, bars or the like, and skating boots, ski-boots and cross-country ski footwear, wrestling boots, boxing boots and cycling shoes
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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