HS 64

Import Duty on Shoes & Sneakers in India (2026): 22%–38.5% + IGST

Footwear under HS Chapter 64 attracts 22-38.5% combined customs duty in India - among the highest consumer rates - because footwear is a make-in-India priority sector. Limited-release sneakers dominate this category for us: when a drop never reaches Indian SNKRS, duty is simply the price of entry.

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HS-code duty rates for shoes & sneakers

Showing 12 representative tariff lines of the 70 that match this category. The duty column is the combined customs rate (BCD plus AIDC and SWS, all charged on the assessable value); IGST is then applied on the duty-inclusive amount.

HS code	Description	Customs duty	IGST
64011000	Footwear, Shoes, Skiboots	26.4%BCD 20%AIDC 4%SWS 2.4%	18%
64031200	Ski-Boots, Cross-Country Ski Footwear And Snowboard Boots, With Outer Soles Of Rubber, Plastics, Lea	38.5%BCD 20%AIDC 18.5%	18%
64034000	Footwear, Incorporating A Protective Metal Toecap, With Outer Soles Of Rubber, Plastics, Leather Or	38.5%BCD 20%AIDC 18.5%	18%
64042000	Footwear With Outer Soles Of Leather Or Composition Leather And Uppers Of Textile Materials (Excl. T	38.5%BCD 20%AIDC 18.5%	18%
64051000	Footwear With Uppers Of Leather Or Composition Leather (Excl. With Outer Soles Of Rubber, Plastics,	38.5%BCD 20%AIDC 18.5%	18%
64052000	Footwear With Uppers Of Textile Materials (Excl. With Outer Soles Of Rubber, Plastics, Leather Or Co	38.5%BCD 20%AIDC 18.5%	18%
64059000	Footwear With Outer Soles Of Rubber Or Plastics, With Uppers Other Than Rubber, Plastics, Leather Or	38.5%BCD 20%AIDC 18.5%	18%
64062000	Outer soles and heels of rubber or plastics	22%BCD 20%SWS 2%	18%
64011010	Waterproof Footwear Incorporating A Protective Metal Toecap, With Outer Soles And Uppers Of Rubber O	38.5%BCD 20%AIDC 18.5%	18%
64011090	Waterproof Footwear Incorporating A Protective Metal Toecap, With Outer Soles And Uppers Of Rubber O	38.5%BCD 20%AIDC 18.5%	18%
64019210	Waterproof Footwear Covering The Ankle, But Not The Knee, With Outer Soles And Uppers Of Rubber Or O	38.5%BCD 20%AIDC 18.5%	18%
64019290	Waterproof Footwear Covering The Ankle, But Not The Knee, With Outer Soles And Uppers Of Rubber Or O	38.5%BCD 20%AIDC 18.5%	18%

Rates are the tariff we apply when quoting real shipments; anti-dumping duty, where notified for a specific product and origin, is charged in addition.

Worked example

What INR 18,000 of shoes & sneakers costs to land in India

Step by step, using the representative rate for this category (38.5% duty on HS 64031200, 18% IGST). Your exact rate depends on the precise HS code in the table above.

Shoes & Sneakers (goods value): INR 18,000
International freight (illustrative, 10% of goods): INR 1,800
Assessable value (CIF = goods + freight): INR 19,800
Customs duty (38.5% of CIF, HS 64031200): INR 7,623
IGST (18% of CIF + duty): INR 4,936
Estimated landed cost: INR 32,359

Note for businesses: the IGST portion (INR 4,936 here) is creditable as input tax credit if you are GST-registered; the customs duty portion is not. Freight is illustrative - use the calculator for a quote with real shipping on your actual item.

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What to know about importing shoes & sneakers

Duty spans 22% on some lines to 38.5% at the top; premium leather footwear tends toward the higher end.
IGST is 12% for footwear under INR 1,000 per pair and 18% above, on the duty-inclusive value.
Sneakers from US/Japan drops arrive with authentication cards - keep them in the box; customs sometimes queries branded pairs against invoices.
Worn shoes on your feet or in luggage are personal effects; multiple new boxed pairs in baggage will be assessed.

What we ship

Popular shoes & sneakers imports

Air Jordan retros

Nike Dunk drops

Adidas Samba/Spezial

New Balance 990v6

Asics Gel-Kayano

Salomon XT-6

Onitsuka Tiger Japan editions

Shoes & Sneakers import questions, answered

What is the import duty on sneakers shipped to India?+

Footwear attracts 22% to about 38.5% combined customs duty depending on material and value line, plus 18% IGST on the duty-inclusive value for pairs above INR 1,000. On a USD 200 Jordan retro, expect total taxes around 45-60% of CIF.

Why is footwear duty so much higher than electronics?+

India raised footwear tariffs repeatedly after 2019 to push global brands to manufacture locally. Unlike IT goods (bound at 0% by treaty), footwear has no such ceiling, so it carries protective rates similar to toys and furniture.

How do sneakerheads keep landed costs down?+

Consolidation: multiple pairs in one shipment share freight, and correct retail invoices avoid customs re-valuation. Buying during US sale events with stacked discounts offsets most of the duty. We photograph and verify pairs at our US warehouse before the international leg.

Will customs question the declared value of hyped pairs?+

Resale-market pairs invoiced at retail can be re-valued if the assessing officer knows the aftermarket price. Ship with the actual purchase invoice - StockX/GOAT order confirmations work - and expect duty on the price actually paid.

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