HTS 6404.11.90 · Apparel, footwear and bags
Import duty on sneakers and athletic shoes from China
Sneakers and athletic shoes imported from China under HTS 6404.11.90 pay a total duty rate of about 40% of customs value for entries on November 4, 2026: the base (MFN) rate of 20%, plus Section 301 — forced labor (60 economies) (9903.05.31) at 12.5% and Section 301 — China (Lists 1–4A) (9903.88.15) at 7.5%. The Merchandise Processing Fee and Harbor Maintenance Fee also apply.
Pending: Adjusting Imports of Robotics, Industrial Machinery, and Their Parts and Components (effective November 2, 2026); Adjusting Imports of Wind Turbines and Their Parts and Components (effective October 28, 2026). Published but not yet in the HTS revision used here.
Rates from the 2026 HTS Revision 22, effective October 30, 2026. Source: U.S. International Trade Commission, checked November 4, 2026.
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Line-by-line breakdown
HTS 6404.11.90.10, $10,000 customs value, shipped by ocean, entered November 4, 2026.
| Line | HTS / Chapter 99 | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base duty (MFN, column 1 general) | 6404.11.90.10 | 20% | $2,000.00 |
| Section 301 — forced labor (60 economies) | 9903.05.31 | 12.5% | $1,250.00 |
| Section 301 — China (Lists 1–4A) | 9903.88.15 | 7.5% | $750.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee 19 CFR 24.23 · FY2027 | 0.3464% | $34.64 | |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee 19 CFR 24.24 · ocean shipments | 0.125% | $12.50 | |
| Total duty and fees | $4,047.14 | ||
Computed on statistical line 6404.11.90.10; the 6 lines under 6404.11.90 share its rates unless a Chapter 99 list names a specific line. Estimate only, not a binding ruling. AD/CVD, quota and agency fees are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the tariff on sneakers and athletic shoes from China?
Which Chapter 99 tariffs apply to sneakers and athletic shoes from China?
- 9903.05.31: Section 301 — forced labor (60 economies), 12.5%
- 9903.88.15: Section 301 — China (Lists 1–4A), 7.5%
Are there exemptions for sneakers and athletic shoes from China?
- 9903.05.91 may apply if the goods qualify: Articles that are donations by persons subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, such as food, clothing and medicine, intended to be used to relieve human suffering
- 9903.05.92 may apply if the goods qualify: Articles that are informational materials, including but not limited to publications, films, posters, phonograph records, photographs, microfilms, microfiche, tapes, compact disks, CD ROMs, artworks and news wire feeds
Do sneakers and athletic shoes need a permit or other agency filing?
Are there antidumping or countervailing duties on sneakers and athletic shoes from China?
Sneakers and athletic shoes from other countries
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See the full HTS heading: HTS 6404.