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Cotton Terry Cloth Slip-On Mules

Absorbent cotton terry cloth open-toe mules for indoor use, with a thin composition leather-reinforced sole under 10% rubber/plastics equivalent. Slip-on style without fasteners qualifies under HTS 6404.19.30.20 for textile uppers and low synthetic content house slippers.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China12.5%+12.5%25%
🇲🇽Mexico12.5%+10.0%22.5%
🇨🇦Canada12.5%+10.0%22.5%
🇩🇪Germany12.5%—12.5%
🇯🇵Japan12.5%+40.0%52.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6404.19Same rate: 25%

If valued over $2.50/pair but still house slippers

House slippers over $2.50/pair move to higher-value subheading 6404.19.50 within the same category.

6402.99.31Lower: 18.5% vs 25%

If upper has leather reinforcements exceeding textile surface area

Chapter note 4(a) bases upper material on greatest external surface; leather-dominant uppers classify under 6402.

6307.90.98Higher: 27% vs 25%

If sold as unfinished textile components without soles

Lacks completed footwear structure with outer sole, treated as other made-up textile articles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Document fiber content (e.g

• 100% cotton upper) with invoices and lab tests to confirm <10% rubber/plastics

• Avoid marketing as 'outdoor' or 'sports' to prevent scrutiny under sports footwear notes

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Breathable linen-cotton blend open-heel slippers with minimal composition sole, <10% rubber/plastics. Slip-on house style for indoors, under HTS 6404.19.30.20.

Quilted Textile Bedroom Mules

Quilted polyester open-toe mules for bedroom, thin rubber sole <10%. No fasteners, HTS 6404.19.30.20.

Modal Fabric Slippers

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Tencel Lyocell House Slippers

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Velvet Textile Open Slippers

Velvet slip-on house slippers, minimal sole. HTS 6404.19.30.20.

Seersucker Cotton Mules

Seersucker open-heel mules, low rubber. HTS 6404.19.30.20.