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Import Duty on Footwear with rubber/plastic soles and textile uppers

HS Code 6404 · MFN rates across 10 countries · 72 tariff lines · Updated 2026-03-29

High-duty product: Footwear with rubber/plastic soles and textile uppers faces duties up to 35.0% in India. Consider sourcing from an FTA partner country to reduce costs.

MFN Duty Rates by Country

Average Most Favoured Nation applied tariff rates for Footwear with rubber/plastic soles and textile uppers (HS 6404). MFN rates apply to all WTO member countries unless a preferential trade agreement is in force. Rates are ad valorem (percentage of customs value). Specific duties (per unit/weight) are not shown in this comparison.

CountryAvg. MFN Rate
🇮🇳 India35.0%
🇲🇽 Mexico30.0%
🇹🇭 Thailand21.9%
🇧🇷 Brazil20.0%
🇺🇸 United States19.1%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom16.0%
🇨🇳 China12.0%
🇿🇦 South Africa7.5%
🇦🇪 UAE5.0%
🇦🇺 Australia3.0%

FTA Preferential Rates

Free trade agreements can reduce or eliminate duty on footwear with rubber/plastic soles and textile uppers. To claim a preferential rate, the goods must meet rules of origin requirements and be accompanied by a valid certificate of origin or origin declaration.

RouteAgreementRateSaving
EU → United KingdomUK-EU-TCA16.0%0.0%Save 16.0%
DO → United KingdomUK-CARIFORUM16.0%0.0%Save 16.0%
South Africa → United KingdomUK-SACU-EPA16.0%0.0%Save 16.0%
NA → United KingdomUK-SACU-EPA16.0%0.0%Save 16.0%
Chile → United KingdomUK-CL-FTA16.0%0.0%Save 16.0%
GE → United KingdomUK-GE-FTA16.0%0.0%Save 16.0%
GH → United KingdomUK-GH-EPA16.0%0.0%Save 16.0%
KE → United KingdomUK-KE-EPA16.0%0.0%Save 16.0%

VAT / GST on Footwear with rubber/plastic soles and textile uppers

These indirect taxes apply in addition to customs duty. For India, IGST (Integrated GST) is levied on the assessable value plus customs duty. For Brazil, multiple taxes (IPI, PIS, COFINS, ICMS) apply sequentially. The rates below are standard rates — concessional rates may apply.

CountryTaxRate
🇦🇪 UAEVAT5%
🇦🇺 AustraliaGST10%
🇧🇷 BrazilIPI10%
🇮🇳 IndiaGST18%
🇲🇽 MexicoVAT16%
🇹🇭 ThailandVAT7%
🇿🇦 South AfricaVAT15%

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Data sources: National customs authorities (CBIC India, HMRC UK, USITC, CBP USA, SARS South Africa), WTO Tariff Profiles, and official gazette notifications. Rates shown are MFN applied rates as of 2026-03-29. Bound rates may differ. Sub-headings within HS 6404 may carry different rates — always verify at the 8 or 10-digit national tariff line for your specific product. This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute customs advice.