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
22.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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