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Travel Polyester Foldable Slippers from Germany

Compact, foldable slippers for travel with polyester textile uppers and thin fabric soles, under $3/pair, where textile material dominates ground contact but doesn't qualify under U.S. note 5 strength terms. Ideal for air travel or hostel use, these fit HTS 6404.19.57 for low-value synthetic textile 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

• Packaged for retail sale? Still classify by construction, not presentation

• Confirm no vegetable fibers in upper blend to stay out of 6404.19.30

• Value includes packaging if sold as consumer unit under $3/pair