Men's Bamboo Fiber Shower Slides

Water-resistant shower slides for men using woven bamboo strip uppers and soft rubber soles adhesively bonded, <$3/pair with textile-dominant ground area excluded by U.S. note 5. No overlapping elements. Classed in HTS 6404.19.42.30 for specified men's footwear.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7.5%+10.0%17.5%
🇲🇽Mexico7.5%+10.0%17.5%
🇨🇦Canada7.5%+10.0%17.5%
🇩🇪Germany7.5%+10.0%17.5%
🇯🇵Japan7.5%+10.0%17.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

6402.12Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If designed for sports with cleats

Sports footwear per subheading note 1(a) moves to 6402.12 regardless of materials.

6405.90.90Higher: 22.5% vs 17.5%

If other sole materials or construction

Fails adhesive-only or textile sole tests shift to catch-all 6405.

4818.90.00Same rate: 17.5%

If paper-based 'vegetable' fibers

Paper products classify in Chapter 48, not footwear.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm bamboo as vegetable fiber, not plastic mimic via microscopy

Avoid water protection claims pushing to 6402.91 protective category

Batch test for adhesive exclusivity; stitching disqualifies

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