Disposable Textile Slippers from Germany
Basic open-heel slippers made with non-woven textile uppers and thin plastic outer soles, sold in bulk for hotels valued under $3/pair. Falls under 6404.19.59.90 due to textile-dominant uppers and rubber/plastics soles, low value, and not sports or protective. External layer of plastics on sole qualifies per Chapter Note 3.
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
• Provide packing list showing per-pair value; test sole for durability to confirm it meets outer sole criteria (US Note ignores weak textiles); label country of origin clearly as cheap imports often scrutinized