Sisal Fiber Slip-On House Mules from China
These slip-on mules have open heels and uppers of braided sisal vegetable fibers, with minimal plastic sole (<10% weight) and no laces or buckles. Classified in HTS 6404.19.25.20 as other house slippers due to indoor design, textile vegetable uppers, and low rubber/plastics content. Comfort-focused for home lounging.
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
• Conduct surface area measurement per Chapter Note 4(a); vegetable fibers must dominate upper externally
• Include weight breakdown in commercial invoice; customs audits common for <10% claims