Footwear — US Import Duty from India

India → USA corridor · MFN tariff rates · Updated for 2026 HTS

India exports a significant volume of footwear to the US — leather shoes, sandals, embroidered chappals, and sports shoes. The US applies some of its highest tariff rates to footwear, making HS code precision essential for import cost planning.

Typical US import duty rate (India origin)
8.5%–37.5%

Footwear carries some of the highest US tariff rates. Leather dress shoes typically attract around 8.5%–10%. Rubber-soled sports shoes can be 20%–37.5%. Textile-upper footwear is often 12%–20%. Check the specific 8-digit HTS code carefully.

Common HS codes for Footwear

HS code Description Look up exact rate
6403.99 Footwear with leather uppers and rubber/plastics outer soles — other Look up
6402.99 Footwear — rubber or plastics outer and upper soles, other Look up
6404.11 Sports footwear — outer sole of rubber or plastics, upper of textiles Look up
6405.90 Other footwear — other materials Look up

These are the most common 6-digit or 8-digit codes for this category. The exact code for your product may differ — use the free HS code lookup tool to classify your specific item.

US import compliance checklist

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Country of origin marking
US Customs and Border Protection
Each pair must be marked 'Made in India' — typically inside the shoe.
Required

🔴 Required items must be in place before CBP will release the shipment. This list is guidance — always verify with your customs broker.

Calculating your full landed cost

The duty rate is only one part of your total cost to land goods in a US warehouse. A complete landed cost also includes:

  • Freight — ocean or air freight from India to the US port of entry
  • Insurance — typically 0.5%–1% of cargo value
  • Customs broker fee — USD 75–250 per entry for a standard shipment
  • ISF filing — Importer Security Filing, USD 25–35 per ocean shipment
  • Destination charges — THC, delivery order fee, drayage

The duty rate shown above applies to the customs value (CIF value — cost + insurance + freight to the US port). Misunderstanding the duty base is one of the most common import cost errors.

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