Import duty on sneakers & athletic shoes
Footwear is one of the trickiest chapters — duty swings from 6% to 37.5% by construction, upper material and value. Rubber/plastic uppers are 6402; textile uppers are 6404. Classify carefully.
General rate (6402.99.3165)
6% – 37.5%
Effective from China
17.5%
base + Section 301
This is an informational estimate, not a customs ruling. Tariffs change frequently — confirm the live rate on the official USITC HTS and read our methodology & disclaimer. For a binding classification, consult a licensed customs broker or request a CBP ruling.
Worked duty example
A $2,000 ocean shipment of sneakers & athletic shoes from China, using 6402.99.3165.
Duty stack · from China
- General (Column 1) rate
- 6% – 37.5%
- Section 301 — China (List 4A)
- + 7.5%
- Section 122 — 10% global baseline
- + 10%
Verified duty so far17.5%
Landed cost · $2,000.00 shipment (ocean)
| Customs value | $2,000.00 |
| Base dutyFree(indicative) | $0.00 |
| Section 301 — China (List 4A)7.5% | $150.00 |
| Section 122 — 10% global baseline10% | $200.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) | $2.62 |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF)0.13% | $2.50 |
| Freight | $240.00 |
| Total landed cost(~17.5% duty) | $2,595.12 |
- · The duty rate for this code isn't a plain percentage (it may be a specific or compound rate like $/kg) or wasn't verified — treat the base duty as indicative and confirm on the official HTS.
- · Informal entry (value under $2,500): MPF is a small flat fee rather than 0.3464% of value.
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