Disposable Polyester Shower Slippers from Japan
Lightweight, disposable slippers made with uppers of synthetic textile material like polyester and outer soles primarily of textile fabric in contact with the ground. These cheap slippers, valued under $3/pair, are designed for single-use in showers or spas, with textile soles not qualifying as durable under U.S. note 5. They fall under HTS 6404.19.57 due to the textile upper (non-vegetable fibers) and predominant textile sole contact area.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.41.1040%Footwear with outer soles of leather and uppers wholly or in part of leather, and footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers having an exterior surface area predominantly of leather, the foregoing provided for in chapter 64, except (a) slip-on footwear of a type not suitable for outdoor use, without backs or backstraps, having outer soles with a thickness of less than 5 mm and with less than 20 mm difference between the thickness of the bottom at the ball of the foot and at the heel, and (b) footwear which is designed for a sporting activity and has, or has provision for, attached spikes, sprigs, stops, clips, bars or the like, and skating boots, ski-boots and cross-country ski footwear, wrestling boots, boxing boots and cycling shoes
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• ,Provide detailed material breakdown and value documentation to confirm under $3/pair threshold and non-vegetable fiber uppers
• Avoid misclassification as 6404.19.50 by ensuring sole textiles lack required strength/durability characteristics