Synthetic Fleece-Lined Mule Slippers from Japan
Warm synthetic fleece-lined mule style house slippers with manmade textile upper, plastic sole textile-covered for max ground contact (US note 5), adhesive only affixation, valued <$3/pair, under HTS 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
• Confirm no staples, stitching, or welding in sole attachment; adhesive exclusivity is key for this subheading
• Use HTS advisory ruling requests for borderline textile sole durability claims
• Pair commercial invoices with construction diagrams to expedite clearance