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October 2026, question 36

Classification · Classification: GRIs, notes and headings

Of the four choices below, which is the best CLASSIFICATION of a pair of unisex “Slip-On Duster Slippers,” designed to be worn on the feet to wipe or sweep dust from the floor from a standing position and composed of polyester woven fabric tufted with polyester chenille yarn, without an applied outer sole?

  1. 6307.10.20
  2. 6307.90.98
  3. 6405.20.30
  4. 6405.20.90
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CBP's answer: A. A: 6307.10.20

Chapter 64 Note 1(b) says the chapter does not cover footwear of textile material without an outer sole glued, sewn or otherwise applied to the upper, which goes to Section XI. The duster slippers have no applied sole, so heading 6405 is out. They are a made up textile article designed to wipe dust, which fits the floorcloths, dishcloths, dusters and similar cleaning cloths line, 6307.10.20, so A is right.

Footwear of textile material, without an outer sole glued, sewn or otherwise affixed or applied to the upper (section XI) Chapter 64, Note 1
Floorcloths, dishcloths, dusters and similar cleaning cloths HTSUS 6307.10.20

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CBP's key cites: Chapter 64, Note 1

Question and key from CBP's October 2026 exam and answer key. The walk-through is ours; quotes are from the pinned editions in the reference viewer (HTSUS 2026 Basic, 19 CFR 2025 edition).