Fuzzy Indoor Slide Slippers from Japan
Open-back slide-style house slippers with fuzzy synthetic textile uppers and textile-covered soles (textile greatest ground contact, per US note exclusion) adhered solely with glue, no foxing band. Priced at $4.50/pair, designed for home lounging, precisely matching 6404.19.61.15 criteria for adhesive-affixed house slippers.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Confirm no mid-sole or overlapping elements beyond toe/heel via photos/specs to stay in adhesive-exclusive subheading
• Use invoices showing per-pair value; bundling can trigger average value misclassification pitfalls
• Test for adhesive construction; customs may inspect for hidden stitching disqualifying from this code