Leather shoes from India
India exported $314 million of leather shoes (HS 6403.99) in FY2025-26, down 14% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% to 20% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 19.5% to 30% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 10%China 19.5%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $314MDown 13.8% on last year
- HS code
- 6403.99Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 9.5 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
All 6 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6403.99.10.00 | Other: Footwear made on a base or platform of wood, not having an inner sole or a protective metal toe-cap | Free | 10% | 20% |
| 6403.99.20 | Other: Footwear made on a base or platform of wood | 8% | 18% | 28% |
| 6403.99.40 | Other: Welt footwear | 5% | 15% | 25% |
| 6403.99.60 | Other: For men, youths and boys | 8.5% | 18.5% | 28.5% |
| 6403.99.75 | For other persons: Valued not over $2.50/pair | 7% | 17% | 19.5% |
| 6403.99.90 | For other persons: Valued over $2.50/pair | 10% | 20% | 30% |
Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. Check the current rate before you quote.
India's exports of leather shoes
India's exports to all countries under HS 6403.99, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 6403.99 is 7.7%, ranging from 5% to 8% across tariff lines, from 2021 data. It doesn't include India's GSP preference, so goods from India may pay less. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 1.2% of FOB value for exporters. The scheme was notified until 30 September 2026, so check with DGFT whether it's been extended.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on leather shoes from India?
10% to 20% on the 6 US tariff lines under HS 6403.99, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 19.5% to 30%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for leather shoes?
6403.99, under heading 6403 (Footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export leather shoes?
Yes. India exported $314 million under HS 6403.99 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.