Cotton Ankle Knit Slippers from Germany
Cozy cotton-blend textile slippers that cover the ankle, featuring open toes or heels and slip-on design without fasteners. Outer sole is minimal rubber/plastics (<10% weight), classifying under HTS 6404.19.30.15 as house slippers with predominant textile materials.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Conduct fiber content analysis to confirm textile dominance; mislabeling leads to audits
• Document open heel/toe design with images to distinguish from closed footwear
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests commercial use; retail-ready labeling prevents 6405 shift