Fleece-Lined Ankle House Mules from Mexico
Warm fleece-lined mules with textile uppers extending to cover the ankle, open heels, and slip-on style sans fasteners. Minimal rubber/plastics sole (<10% weight) ensures classification in HTS 6404.19.30.15 for low-material-content house slippers.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
22.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Include lining material specs; fleece as textile reinforcement doesn't alter upper classification
• Test sole-ground contact area per Chapter Note 4(b) to confirm plastics dominance despite low weight