Travel Souvenir Slippers from Germany
Disposable textile slippers sold as hotel/travel souvenirs with rubber soles, under $3/pair retail. HTS 6404.19.59 for other low-value textile upper footwear not for sports.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
48%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Packaging for retail sale doesn't change classification but requires country-of-origin labeling
• Thin soles must still qualify as rubber by ground contact; foam ignored if non-durable
• High volumes for hotels may trigger quota checks if applicable