Spa Nylon Terrycloth Slides from Germany
Soft terrycloth slides for spa use with nylon-based textile uppers and matching textile slide soles, valued not over $3/pair. Textile sole material has greatest ground contact but fails U.S. note 5 durability test. Classifies under 6404.19.57 for such wellness footwear.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Terrycloth counts as textile upper; confirm non-vegetable fiber composition
• Spa end-use doesn't affect classification—focus on material notes