Cozy Plush Indoor Slippers from Germany
These house slippers feature soft plush textile uppers made from synthetic fibers like polyester and have outer soles primarily of rubber with a textile covering that has the greatest surface area in contact with the ground. Valued between $3 and $6.50 per pair, they are designed for indoor comfort, not sports or outdoor use. They classify under HTS 6404.19.77.15 due to the textile upper (non-vegetable fibers), specific sole construction, and house slipper designation.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• ,Include lab test reports on upper fiber content (non-vegetable textiles) and value documentation to avoid reclassification
• Declare as 'house slippers' explicitly; avoid outdoor/sports claims to prevent shift to higher subheadings