The submitted sample identified by the importer as style # FF 888 is a pair of women’s closed toe/open back, below the ankle, slip-on, house slippers. The upper is made of a polyester material. The midsole is composed of a plastic foam cushion. The polyester textile material outer sole is attached to flexible cardboard and is less than 3.5 mm thick. Small PVC dots, spaced approximate 3/8 to ½ of an inch apart, are added to the exterior surface of the textile for traction. The constituent material, that which has the greatest surface area in contact with the ground, is durable textile. Textile edging finishes and secures the perimeter of the outer sole unit. The F.O.B. value is $5.00 per pair. What is the CLASSIFICATION, within the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), for these slippers?
A. 6402.99.7960
B. 6403.99.9005
C. 6404.19.7715
D. 6405.20.9015
E. 6405.90.9060
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The Answer is: D
Citation: HTSUS 6405.20.9015
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