Polyester Waffle Weave House Slippers from Japan
Textured waffle weave polyester uppers on low-cost house slippers (<$3/pair) with plastics soles where textile surface exceeds others in ground contact (US Note 5). Designed exclusively for indoor household wear. HTS 6404.19.57.15 captures non-vegetable textile uppers and precise sole specs.
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
• Submit binding ruling requests for novel textures if sole textile area is borderline
• Track unit values rigorously; fluctuations over $3/pair require re-invoicing
• Avoid 'non-slip' marketing that suggests outdoor use, risking general footwear status