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Adhesive Bonded Knit House Slippers from Germany

Cozy house slippers featuring a soft knit textile upper made from synthetic fibers like polyester, paired with an outer sole of rubber or plastics where textile material (not qualifying under US note 5 for durability) has the greatest ground contact area. The sole is affixed exclusively with adhesive, no foxing or overlapping, valued under $3/pair, classifying under 6404.19.47.15 as house slippers.

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

• Verify sole affixation is exclusively adhesive with no foxing or overlap; provide lab tests if questioned by CBP

• Document value under $3/pair per statistical unit and confirm textile sole material lacks durability per US note 5

• Label fiber content accurately (e.g

• 100% polyester upper) and ensure 'house slippers' designation for retail packaging

Adhesive Bonded Knit House Slippers from Germany — Import Duty Rate | HTS 6404.19.47.15