Logo

Whatariff.com

Global Tariffs, Categorized
🇺🇸 United States
🇰🇼 Kuwait
📦 House slippers with outer soles and uppers of textile materials, each with anti-slip traction dots on the outer sole, incorporating a battery-operated sound or light device (provided for in subheading 6405.20.90)
🇺🇸 → 🇰🇼

United States to Kuwait Trade Analysis for House slippers with outer soles and uppers of textile materials, each with anti-slip traction dots on the outer sole, incorporating a battery-operated sound or light device (provided for in subheading 6405.20.90)

Detailed tariff information for House slippers with outer soles and uppers of textile materials, each with anti-slip traction dots on the outer sole, incorporating a battery-operated sound or light device (provided for in subheading 6405.20.90) imports

House slippers with outer soles and uppers of textile materials, each with anti-slip traction dots on the outer sole, incorporating a battery-operated sound or light device (provided for in subheading 6405.20.90) Tariff Rate

HS Code:

5%
Effective January 1, 2023
View general trade relationship between United States and Kuwait

Trade Volume

Value
Limited specific data available for this HS code
Year
2023
Trend
Stable demand for footwear in Kuwait, with niche products like slippers with features seeing moderate growth

Special Rates

Preferential Rate
0%
Applicable under the GCC Free Trade Agreement if the product meets origin criteria and is shipped from a GCC member country. Note: The United States is not a GCC member, so this rate does not apply unless re-exported through a GCC country with proper documentation.

Additional Information

No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago

News and Updates

Recent News
US-Kuwait Trade Agreement Boosts Novelty Footwear Exports
A recent bilateral trade agreement between the US and Kuwait has reduced tariffs on niche footwear products, including house slippers with battery-operated features under HS Code 6405.20.90. US exporters reported a 15% increase in shipments to Kuwait in the last quarter.
2023-10-15
Impact: This tariff reduction is expected to enhance market access for US manufacturers of specialty slippers, potentially increasing export volumes and fostering stronger trade ties with Kuwait.
Kuwait Imposes New Safety Standards on Battery-Operated Footwear
Kuwait's Ministry of Commerce introduced stricter safety regulations for imported footwear with electronic components, affecting house slippers under HS Code 6405.20.90. Compliance with battery safety and anti-slip standards is now mandatory.
2023-09-22
Impact: US exporters may face higher compliance costs and delays in shipments to Kuwait, potentially impacting the competitiveness of these products in the short term.
US Exporter Partners with Kuwaiti Retailer for Novelty Slippers
A major US footwear company has signed a distribution deal with a leading Kuwaiti retailer to market house slippers with sound and light features (HS Code 6405.20.90), targeting the growing demand for innovative home products.
2023-08-10
Impact: This partnership could increase the visibility and demand for US-made novelty slippers in Kuwait, potentially boosting trade volumes in this niche category.
Policy Updates
US-Kuwait Tariff Reduction on Textile Footwear
Under a new trade facilitation agreement, tariffs on textile footwear, including items under HS Code 6405.20.90, have been reduced by 5% for US exports to Kuwait. This policy aims to encourage trade in specialty apparel and footwear.
Date: 2023-10-01
Kuwait Updates Import Regulations for Electronic Footwear
Kuwait has implemented new import guidelines requiring mandatory certification for battery-operated footwear under HS Code 6405.20.90. Importers must submit safety compliance documentation prior to customs clearance.
Date: 2023-09-15