Polyester Woven Fabric Slip-On House Shoes from Japan
Slip-on house shoes with woven polyester textile upper, rubber outer sole with textile greatest surface area contact (non-durable), fully adhesive bonded sans foxing, not over $3/pair, classified 6404.19.47.15.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Measure external surface area of upper materials per chapter note 4a, ignoring reinforcements
• Ensure packaging specifies 'house slippers' to support classification over general slippers
• Audit supplier for consistent sub-$3 valuation to prevent duty underpayment claims