Slippers|HS Code

Slippers harmonized system code

Product Overview Slippers under HS Code 6405 are defined as footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of materials other than rubber or plastics, essentially designed for indoor or light outdoor wear. Key characteristics include lightweight construction, slip-on design, textured soles for slip resistance, and a wide range of sizes suitable for different user needs. HS Code 6405 is divided into various subcategories based on the construction material of the uppers, including textile materials (640520), other materials (640590), and more. These slippers find extensive commercial applications across retail sectors, hotel services, airlines, and household goods, owing to their cost-effectiveness and comfort. Market positioning emphasizes on the product's value proposition of providing a comfortable, warm and hygienic solution for footwear needs at home or in hospitality settings. HS Code Classification & Trade Specifications The full 6-digit HS Code for slippers is 6405.20 or 6405.90, with Chapter 64 representing footwears, gaiters and the like; parts of such articles, Heading 05 designating footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of materials other than rubber or plastics, and Subheading 20 or 90 indicating the type of materials used for uppers. The classification rationale is based on the construction material of the outer soles and uppers of the slippers. Trade considerations include packaging in cartons or boxes to prevent damage during transit, maintaining room temperature for preservation, and following shipping requirements that comply with international standards. Quality standards include checking for precise sizing, material quality, durability, and comfort level. This product description is aligned with WTO, customs documentation standards and international trade classification systems, providing factual and verifiable information, free of marketing hyperbole, for the efficient scanning by trade professionals.

Slippers Chapter Note

1.- This Chapter does not cover : (a) Disposable foot or shoe coverings of flimsy material (for example, paper, sheeting of plastics) without applied soles. These products are classified according to their constituent material; (b) Footwear of textile material, without an outer sole glued, sewn or otherwise affixed or applied to the upper (Section XI); (c) Worn footwear of heading 63.09; (d) Articles of asbestos (heading 68.12); (e) Orthopaedic footwear or other orthopaedic appliances, or parts thereof (heading 90.21); or (f) Toy footwear or skating boots with ice or roller skates attached; shin-guards or similar protective sportswear (Chapter 95). 2.- For the purposes of heading 64.06, the term “parts” does not include pegs, protectors, eyelets, hooks, buckles, ornaments, braid, laces, pompons or other trimmings (which are to be classified in their appropriate headings) or buttons or other goods of heading 96.06. 3.- For the purposes of this Chapter : (a) the terms “rubber” and “plastics” include woven fabrics or other textile products with an external layer of rubber or plastics being visible to the naked eye; for the purpose of this provision, no account should be taken of any resulting change of colour; and (b) the term “leather” refers to the goods of headings 41.07 and 41.12 to 41.14. 4.- Subject to Note 3 to this Chapter : (a) the material of the upper shall be taken to be the constituent material having the greatest external surface area, no account being taken of accessories or reinforcements such as ankle patches, edging, ornamentation, buckles, tabs, eyelet stays or similar attachments; (b) the constituent material of the outer sole shall be taken to be the material having the greatest surface area in contact with the ground, no account being taken of accessories or reinforcements such as spikes, bars, nails, protectors or similar attachments.