Cotton Ankle House Slippers from China
Comfortable house slippers made with uppers primarily of cotton vegetable fibers, featuring an open toe design and covering the ankle for warmth. The outer sole is rubber or plastics comprising less than 10% by weight, qualifying under HTS 6404.19.25.15 due to the textile upper material, slip-on style without fasteners, and low rubber/plastics content.
Duty Rate — China → United States
27.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify upper is predominantly vegetable fibers like cotton by surface area per Chapter Note 4(a); test for exact rubber/plastics weight percentage
• Provide detailed material composition invoices; common pitfall is misclassifying due to foxing bands—ensure none overlap upper
• Label as house slippers only if not suitable for outdoor use; retain lab tests for Customs audits