Disposable Textile Slippers from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
88%
Rate breakdown
9903.41.1040%Footwear with outer soles of leather and uppers wholly or in part of leather, and footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers having an exterior surface area predominantly of leather, the foregoing provided for in chapter 64, except (a) slip-on footwear of a type not suitable for outdoor use, without backs or backstraps, having outer soles with a thickness of less than 5 mm and with less than 20 mm difference between the thickness of the bottom at the ball of the foot and at the heel, and (b) footwear which is designed for a sporting activity and has, or has provision for, attached spikes, sprigs, stops, clips, bars or the like, and skating boots, ski-boots and cross-country ski footwear, wrestling boots, boxing boots and cycling shoes
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
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