Synthetic Textile Ballet Slippers

Practice ballet slippers with uppers of synthetic knit textile (acrylic blend), featuring fabric-covered soles where textile has max ground area (ignored via US Note 5). $4.25/pair value, plastic sole pad glued exclusively, no foxing. Fits 6404.19.61 criteria perfectly.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China12.5%+10.0%22.5%
🇲🇽Mexico12.5%+10.0%22.5%
🇨🇦Canada12.5%+10.0%22.5%
🇩🇪Germany12.5%+10.0%22.5%
🇯🇵Japan12.5%+10.0%22.5%

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6402.99.31Lower: 16% vs 22.5%

If qualifies as protective active footwear

Coated/laminated textiles for trail/dance with water protection over $24/pair go to 6402.91.

6117.10Lower: 19.5% vs 22.5%

If primarily knitted/crocheted throughout

Knitted slippers without rigid soles classify in Chapter 61 as other knit foot coverings.

6404.19Same rate: 22.5%

If for tennis shoes with spikes provision

Sports footwear per subheading note moves to specific 6402/6403 sports categories.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide construction diagrams showing adhesive-only affixation; test sole for 'non-durable' status

Common error: classifying as sports (6402/6403) without spikes/provisions

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