Bamboo Fiber Slippers
Indoor/outdoor slippers crafted from bamboo vegetable fiber uppers with rubber soles incorporating textile mesh for max ground area. $4.25/pair retail. Classed under 6404.19.72.90 for qualifying low-value construction.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If uppers of synthetic textile fibers
Non-vegetable textiles like nylon classify differently in 6405.
If imported as accessory parts
Trimmings or non-part pegs/eyelets excluded from 6406 parts.
If water-resistant for active use over $12/pair
Protective features and value push to higher 6402 subheadings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Certify bamboo as vegetable fiber, distinct from wood products
• Document assembly to confirm complete footwear status
• Watch for seasonal import surges affecting processing times
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