Vietnam origin · HTS candidates
Textile slipper import duty from Vietnam
Find US HTS candidates for textile slipper from Vietnam, then check the current MFN and Chapter 99 stack. Vietnam-origin goods typically avoid Section 301, but AD/CVD and reciprocal rules may still apply.
Quick answer
6405.20.90.15
At a $10,000 customs value, the current Vietnam-origin total rate is about 12.5% ($1,250).
Classification risk & HTS split
Textile-upper slippers turn on the predominant external surface area of the upper (per GRI Note to Ch.64): textile upper + rubber/plastic outer sole goes to HTS 6404.19 (general rate 12.5-37.5% by construction); textile upper + textile sole moves to 6405.20 (12.5%). Footwear with formed and stitched-on uppers may classify differently from foam-injection construction. The HTS suffix .20 (with textile sole) vs .37/.39 (with rubber sole) drives material 5-15 percentage point spreads on the same physical product.
Vietnam origin context
Vietnam dominates the textile-upper slipper export market with the Binh Duong and Dong Nai footwear belt running near full capacity since 2020. Vietnam-origin slippers under HTS 6404.19.20 / .37 / .39 avoid the China-targeted Section 301 9903.88.04 overlay. The catch: textile-upper classification turns on the predominant external surface area material — many "textile" slippers actually classify under rubber/plastic uppers (6404.11) at higher MFN. Verify the upper composition by independent measurement before relying on the textile rate.
US HTS candidates
| HTS candidate | Description | General rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6405.20.90.15 | House slippers | 12.5% | Calc |
| 6404.19.87 | With uppers of textile material other than vegetable fibers and having outer soles with textile materials having the greatest surface area in contact with the ground, but not taken into account under the terms of additional U.S. note 5 to this chapter | 12.5% | Calc |
| 6405.20.90 | Other | 12.5% | Calc |
| 6405.20.90.60 | For women | 12.5% | Calc |
| 6405.20.90.80 | Other | 12.5% | Calc |
| 6404.19.77.15 | House slippers | 12.5% | Calc |
Origin comparison
Total duty rate at $10,000 customs value across Vietnam and alternative origins on the same HTS candidate. Chapter 99 overlays (Section 301, IEEPA, reciprocal) apply per-origin automatically.
| Origin | Total rate | Duty on $10K | vs this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vietnam (current) | 12.5% | $1,250 | — |
| China | 12.5% | $1,250 | $0 |
| Mexico | 12.5% | $1,250 | $0 |
| India | 12.5% | $1,250 | $0 |
| Thailand | 12.5% | $1,250 | $0 |
Confirm before using a rate
- upper material
- outer sole material
- house slipper vs. outdoor footwear
This page provides candidates and reference math, not a CBP ruling. CBP makes the binding classification and duty determination at entry; AD/CVD, exclusions, and product facts still need separate review.
Other origin variants for this product
FAQ
How do I find the US HTS code for textile slipper from Vietnam?
Start from the product name or local HS code, anchor on HS6, then compare US HTS candidate descriptions. Textile slipper can split after HS6 by material, use, construction, or function; the applicable Chapter 99 overlays differ between Vietnam and China origins.
Does Vietnam origin trigger Section 301?
Typically no. Section 301 (9903.88.x) is China-origin only. If processing in Vietnam does not amount to substantial transformation, CBP can still rule the goods China-origin at entry. AD/CVD, reciprocal, and Section 232 may apply to Vietnam independently.