Rubber or plastic sports footwear from India
India exported $68.0 million of rubber or plastic sports footwear (HS 6402.19) in FY2025-26, up 67% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% to 19% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 12.5% to 29% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 10%China 12.5%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $68MUp 67.4% on last year
- HS code
- 6402.19Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 2.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6402.19.05 | Having uppers of which over 90 percent of the external surface area (including any accessories or reinforcements such as those mentioned in note 4(a) to this chapter) is rubber or plastics (except footwear having foxing or a foxing-like band applied or molded at the sole and overlapping the upper and except footwear designed to be worn over, or in lieu of, other footwear as a protection against water, oil, grease or chemicals or cold or inclement weather): Golf shoes | 6% | 16% | 18.5% |
| 6402.19.15 | Having uppers of which over 90 percent of the external surface area (including any accessories or reinforcements such as those mentioned in note 4(a) to this chapter) is rubber or plastics (except footwear having foxing or a foxing-like band applied or molded at the sole and overlapping the upper and except footwear designed to be worn over, or in lieu of, other footwear as a protection against water, oil, grease or chemicals or cold or inclement weather): Other | 5.1% | 15.1% | 25.1% |
| 6402.19.30 | Other: Valued not over $3/pair | Free | 10% | 12.5% |
| 6402.19.50 | Other: Valued over $3 but not over $6.50/pair | 76¢/pr. + 32% | – | – |
| 6402.19.70 | Other: Valued over $6.50 but not over $12/pair | 76¢/pr. + 17% | – | – |
| 6402.19.90 | Other: Valued over $12/pair | 9% | 19% | 29% |
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 rubber or plastic sports footwear
India's exports to all countries under HS 6402.19, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 6402.19 is 16.9%, 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 0.9% 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 rubber or plastic sports footwear from India?
10% to 19% on the 6 US tariff lines under HS 6402.19, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 12.5% to 29%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for rubber or plastic sports footwear?
6402.19, under heading 6402 (Other footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export rubber or plastic sports footwear?
Yes. India exported $68.0 million under HS 6402.19 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.