United States Import Duty Rate for Footwear & Shoes
HS 6402–6405 · Footwear with various outer soles and uppers
United States MFN Import Duty Rate
Live9–37.5%
Highly variable. Leather footwear typically 10–12%, rubber boots up to 37.5%, sport shoes 6–20%. Check specific subheading.
Rate varies — verify exact HS subheading at the official tariff schedule.
How duty is calculated
FOB value
Product transaction value at port of export
Import duty (9–37.5%)
Applied to FOB value. US uses FOB (transaction value).
Sales Tax (state-level) (0%)
Applied to FOB value + duty. Collected at customs.
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Verify this rate
Duty rates change. Always verify the current rate at the official tariff schedule before importing.
HTS (Harmonized Tariff Schedule) official database ↗Footwear & Shoes duty rates in other markets
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