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Duty Rates for Footwear & Shoes Imports

Typical Duty Rate Range

12.5%–67.5% (highly variable by material/type)

Duty rates for footwear & shoes vary significantly by specific product type, material, and country of origin. The rates above represent the typical range — use the HTS classifier to get the exact rate for your specific product.

HTS Chapters

Common HTS Code Headings

6403.91 6403.99 6404.11 6404.19 6405.20
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Regulatory Requirements for Footwear & Shoes Imports

Beyond standard CBP duties, footwear & shoes imports may require:

Common Pitfalls

⚠ Watch Out For
  • Rubber vs. plastic sole classification
  • Athletic vs. work boot misclassification
  • Valuation of uppers vs. complete shoe
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How Country of Origin Affects Footwear & Shoes Duty Rates

The country where your footwear & shoes are manufactured significantly impacts your total duty burden:

Origin Country Trade Agreement Section 301 Est. Total Duty
🇨🇳 China None +7.5%–25% on most goods MFN + S301
🇻🇳 Vietnam None None MFN Rate
🇮🇩 Indonesia GSP (partial) None 0% (GSP (partial))
🇰🇭 Cambodia GSP (partial) None 0% (GSP (partial))
🇮🇳 India GSP (suspended) None 0% (GSP (suspended))
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Tariff rates are sourced from USITC HTS Schedule as of 2026-04-05. Compliance requirements based on current CBP, FDA, USDA, and CPSC regulations. Always verify with official sources before importing. AI-assisted analysis — not legal or customs advice.