Polyester Waffle Weave House Slippers from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
22.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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