HS 6402/6403 — shoes, sandals
Import Footwear from China to India in bulk
We source footwear on 1688, Taobao and Yiwu, negotiate your MOQ (100–600 pairs), QC at our Guangzhou & Yiwu hubs, and ship by sea cargo with ~30% BCD and Basic Customs Duty + 10% Social Welfare Surcharge + IGST handled — one all-in quote in INR.
Worked example
What footwear cost to land in India
Illustrative only — based on USD 1,000 of goods and USD 200 freight. Your real quote uses live supplier prices and the exact HS-code duty.
- Goods (FOB)
- USD 1,000
- International freight
- USD 200
- CIF (goods + freight)
- USD 1,200
- Basic Customs Duty (~30% indicative)
- USD 360
- Social Welfare Surcharge (10% of BCD)
- USD 36
- IGST (18% on CIF + BCD + SWS)
- USD 287
- Estimated landed cost
- USD 1,883
Want the exact number for your order? Use the import calculator or request a bulk quote.
What we source
Popular footwear we import
Sneakers
Sandals
Slippers
Boots
Frequently asked questions
How do I import footwear from China to India in bulk?+
Send iWishBag your supplier links or a brief. We source on 1688, Taobao, Yiwu or Alibaba, negotiate the MOQ (typically 100–600 pairs), QC and consolidate at our Guangzhou & Yiwu hubs, then ship by sea cargo with customs handled — one all-in landed-cost quote.
What customs duty applies to footwear in India?+
Footwear (HS 6402/6403 — shoes, sandals) attracts an indicative Basic Customs Duty of about 30%, plus a 10% Social Welfare Surcharge on the duty and IGST (commonly 18%) on the duty-inclusive value. Some Chinese goods also carry anti-dumping duty. Confirm the exact rate for your items with us before ordering.
What's the minimum order quantity?+
For footwear, suppliers typically ask for 100–600 pairs. We negotiate this down and consolidate across suppliers so your first order stays manageable.
Sea or air cargo for this category?+
Footwear usually ships by sea cargo. We quote sea or air so you can pick the best landed cost for your shipment.
Import footwear in bulk
Send us your product list. We source, negotiate MOQ, QC, ship and clear customs — one all-in quote, payable in INR.