Textile sports shoes from India
India exported $71.9 million of textile sports shoes (HS 6404.11) in FY2025-26, up 41% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 17.5% to 58% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 20% to 60.5% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 17.5%China 20%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $72MUp 41.1% on last year
- HS code
- 6404.11Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India 17.5%
China 20%
India pays 2.5 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
All 14 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6404.11.20 | Sports footwear; tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes and the like: Having uppers of which over 50 percent of the external surface area (including any leather accessories or reinforcements such as those mentioned in note 4(a) to this chapter) is leather | 10.5% | 20.5% | 30.5% |
| 6404.11.41 | Having soles (or mid-soles, if any) of rubber or plastics which are affixed to the upper exclusively with an adhesive (any mid-soles also being affixed exclusively to one another and to the sole with an adhesive); the foregoing except footwear having a foxing or a foxing-like band applied or molded at the sole and overlapping the upper and except footwear with soles which overlap the upper other than at the toe or heel: With uppers of vegetable fibers and having outer soles with textile materials having the greatest surface area in contact with the ground, but not taken into account under the terms of additional U.S. note 5 to this chapter | 7.5% | 17.5% | 20% |
| 6404.11.49.00 | Having soles (or mid-soles, if any) of rubber or plastics which are affixed to the upper exclusively with an adhesive (any mid-soles also being affixed exclusively to one another and to the sole with an adhesive); the foregoing except footwear having a foxing or a foxing-like band applied or molded at the sole and overlapping the upper and except footwear with soles which overlap the upper other than at the toe or heel: Other | 37.5% | 47.5% | 50% |
| 6404.11.51 | Other: With uppers of vegetable fibers and having outer soles with textile materials having the greatest surface area in contact with the ground, but not taken into account under the terms of additional U.S. note 5 to this chapter | 7.5% | 17.5% | 20% |
| 6404.11.59.00 | Other: Other | 48% | 58% | 60.5% |
| 6404.11.61 | Having soles (or mid-soles, if any) of rubber or plastics which are affixed to the upper exclusively with an adhesive (any mid-soles also being affixed exclusively to one another and to the sole with an adhesive); the foregoing except footwear having a foxing or a foxing-like band applied or molded at the sole and overlapping the upper and except footwear with soles which overlap the upper other than at the toe or heel: With uppers of vegetable fibers and having outer soles with textile materials having the greatest surface area in contact with the ground, but not taken into account under the terms of additional U.S. note 5 to this chapter | 7.5% | 17.5% | 20% |
| 6404.11.69 | Having soles (or mid-soles, if any) of rubber or plastics which are affixed to the upper exclusively with an adhesive (any mid-soles also being affixed exclusively to one another and to the sole with an adhesive); the foregoing except footwear having a foxing or a foxing-like band applied or molded at the sole and overlapping the upper and except footwear with soles which overlap the upper other than at the toe or heel: Other | 37.5% | 47.5% | 50% |
| 6404.11.71 | Other: With uppers of vegetable fibers and having outer soles with textile materials having the greatest surface area in contact with the ground, but not taken into account under the terms of additional U.S. note 5 to this chapter | 7.5% | 17.5% | 27.5% |
| 6404.11.75 | Other: With uppers of textile materials other than vegetable fibers and having outer soles with textile materials having the greatest surface area in contact with the ground, but not taken into account under the terms of additional U.S. note 5 to this chapter | 12.5% | 22.5% | 25% |
| 6404.11.79 | Other: Other | 90¢/pr. + 37.5% | – | – |
| 6404.11.81 | Valued over $6.50 but not over $12/pair: With uppers of vegetable fibers and having outer soles with textile materials having the greatest surface area in contact with the ground, but not taken into account under the terms of additional U.S. note 5 to this chapter | 7.5% | 17.5% | 27.5% |
| 6404.11.85 | Valued over $6.50 but not over $12/pair: With uppers of textile material other than vegetable fibers and having outer soles with textile materials having the greatest surface area in contact with the ground, but not taken into account under the terms of additional U.S. note 5 to this chapter | 12.5% | 22.5% | 25% |
Showing 12 of 14 tariff lines. 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 textile sports shoes
India's exports to all countries under HS 6404.11, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 6404.11 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 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 textile sports shoes from India?
17.5% to 58% on the 14 US tariff lines under HS 6404.11, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 20% to 60.5%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for textile sports shoes?
6404.11, under heading 6404 (Footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of textile materials). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export textile sports shoes?
Yes. India exported $71.9 million under HS 6404.11 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.
Related products
All of leather, bags and footwear Product HS code India's exports US duty, India vs China
Textile-upper rubber footwear 6404.19 $163M 17.5% vs 20% Leather ankle boots 6403.91 $697M 10% vs 20% Leather shoes 6403.99 $314M 10% vs 19.5% Sports footwear with leather uppers 6403.19 $305M 10% vs 20% Footwear uppers and parts 6406.10 $254M 10% vs 20% Leather-soled ankle boots 6403.51 $211M 10% vs 20%