Import duty notes · checked 22 October 2026
Athletic shoes (textile upper, over $12/pair) tariff from China: HTS duty and Section 301 notes
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Estimate only, not a customs ruling. AI-assisted. Drafted with AI help from public US government data. Duty figures were checked against the official sources linked next to each number on 22 October 2026. Your exact rate depends on the 10-digit classification of your product, which only US Customs (CBP) can rule on.
Duty at a glance
| Item | Figure and source |
|---|---|
| HTS subheading | 6404.11.90 USITC HTS |
| General (MFN) duty | 20% USITC HTS, 2026 HTS Revision 21 |
| Section 301 (China) | +7.5% (List 4A, heading 9903.88.15) USITC China Tariffs list · 9903.88.15 in HTS |
| Section 301, 9903.05.31 (China) | May be subject to an additional 12.5% (9903.05.31); whether it stacks with other Section 301 duties should be confirmed by a licensed customs broker. 9903.05.31 in HTS · CBP CSMS #69326983 |
| Summary | Base rate 20% plus 7.5% Section 301. With 9903.05.31: 40% if stacked, 32.5% if not stacked |
Sports and athletic footwear with rubber or plastic soles and textile uppers, valued over $12 per pair. Cheaper pairs and other upper materials have different lines and rates.
Section 301 list status is taken from the USITC "China Tariffs" reference (last updated July 28, 2026). Background on the lists is on USTR's Section 301 tariff actions page. Other duties on goods from China, such as IEEPA duties under U.S. notes 2(u)/2(v) to chapter 99, change often and are not included here; check the current HTS chapter 99 before you price. Exclusions, if any, are listed in U.S. note 20.
Sourcing notes
- Declared value per pair decides the line, so keep invoices consistent.
- Shoes need a country-of-origin marking.
- Size grading and glue quality are the usual inspection points.
These are common checks, not a full compliance list. Requirements depend on your exact product and sales channel.
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