Felt Indoor House Slippers from Germany
Cozy felt slippers with rubber outer soles and textile uppers made from woven felt fabric, designed specifically for indoor home use. They fall under HTS 6404.19.59.15 as house slippers valued under $3/pair with textile uppers and rubber soles, per Chapter Note 4(a) where textile dominates the external upper surface.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
48%
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
• Verify value per pair is under $3 with detailed invoices to avoid reclassification to higher-value subheadings
• Label fiber content of textile uppers accurately per FTC rules; include country of origin markings on visible parts
• Avoid common pitfalls like misstating sole material—ensure rubber/plastics contact ground per Chapter Note 4(b)