Bamboo Fiber Ankle Slip-Ons from China
Soft bamboo rayon-blend but primarily vegetable fiber uppers in ankle-covering house slippers with open heels, no fasteners. Rubber/plastics sole under 10% weight aligns with HTS 6404.19.25.15 for slip-on house footwear.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
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
• Confirm bamboo as vegetable fiber via lab tests; blends can't exceed surface area dominance
• Watch for applied foxing—prohibited for this subheading; inspect molds
• Use ISF filings early; declare value accurately to avoid penalties