HTS Code · Chapter 64 · Updated Nov 9, 2026

6402.99.12.00Footwear, valued not over $3/pair

Also written 6402991200 and 6402.99.1200

HTS Code 6402.99.12.00 covers any article best defined as Footwear, Headgear, Umbrellas, Sun Umbrellas, Walking Sticks, Seatsticks, Whips, Riding-Crops and Parts Thereof; Prepared Feathers and Articles Made Therewith; Artificial Flowers; Articles of Human HairFootwear, gaiters and the like; parts of such articlesOther footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics:Other footwear:Other:Incorporating a protective metal toe-cap:Other:Other:Valued not over $3/pair in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of footwear, valued not over $3/pair (HTS 6402.99.12.00) from China pay 36.5% in duties: the 24% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

From China, the total duty on 6402.99.12.00 last changed on Jul 24, 2026, from 34% to 36.5%. It has changed 2 times since Nov 17, 2025.

Estimated Duty on 6402.99.12.00

$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Nov 9, 2026

Country of origin

China

Total duty: 36.5%; $3,650.00 on this shipment
Fees: 0.47%; MPF + HMF · $47.14
Duty + fees: 36.97%; Payable to CBP
Landed cost: $13,697.14; On $10,000.00 customs value

Base duty24%
Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%
Customs fees0.47%

Chapter 99 lines9903.05.31 Section 301 Forced Labor – China

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Base Duty Rates for 6402.99.12.00

From the Harmonized Tariff Schedule

General Rate of Duty: 24%
Special Rate of Duty: Free; AUBHCLCODILJOKRMAOMPPAPERSSG
Column 2 (Non-NTR): 84%
Units of Quantity: prs.

Total duty by countryAll 20 →

China36.5%
Mexico34%
Canada34%
Vietnam36.5%
Germany24%

Top origins · US imports 2025

Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 6402.99.12.00 From

In 2025 the US imported $279K of footwear, valued not over $3/pair (HTS 6402.99.12.00), down 22% on 2024, mostly from China (97%), Poland (3%) and Germany (0%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.

Country of origin	US imports, 2025	Share	vs 2024	Total duty today
China	$270K	97%	20%	36.5%
Poland	$9K	3%	61%	24%
Germany	$1K	0%	New	24%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports. Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

Tariffs by country · Nov 9, 2026

US Import Duty on HTS 6402.99.12.00 by Country of Origin

As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of footwear, valued not over $3/pair (HTS 6402.99.12.00) from China pay 36.5% in duties: the 24% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 24%, from Germany, Japan and 6 more.

Total duty from China

36.5%

Base rate plus 1 additional tariff

Lowest total duty

24%

From Germany, Japan and 6 more

Countries with additional tariffs

12 of 20

Section 232, 301 and other Chapter 99 duties

Country of origin	Base rate	Additional tariffs	Total duty
China	24%	Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.31	36.5%
Mexico	24%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.55	34%0% with USMCA
Canada	24%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.29	34%0% with USMCA
Vietnam	24%	Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.84	36.5%
Germany	24%	None	24%
Japan	24%	None	24%
South Korea	24%	None	24%12.5% with US-Korea FTA
Taiwan	24%	None	24%
India	24%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.44	34%
Ireland	24%	None	24%
Italy	24%	None	24%
Switzerland	24%	None	24%
Thailand	24%	Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.77	36.5%
Malaysia	24%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.54	34%
United Kingdom	24%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.81	34%
France	24%	None	24%
Indonesia	24%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.45	34%
Brazil	24%	Section 301 – Brazil25%9903.05.01 Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.27	61.5%
Bangladesh	24%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.26	34%
Cambodia	24%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.28	34%

Duty from each country, in words

As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of footwear, valued not over $3/pair (HTS 6402.99.12.00) from China pay 36.5% in duties: the 24% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of footwear, valued not over $3/pair (HTS 6402.99.12.00) from Mexico pay 34% in duties: the 24% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of footwear, valued not over $3/pair (HTS 6402.99.12.00) from Canada pay 34% in duties: the 24% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of footwear, valued not over $3/pair (HTS 6402.99.12.00) from Vietnam pay 36.5% in duties: the 24% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of footwear, valued not over $3/pair (HTS 6402.99.12.00) from Germany pay the 24% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of footwear, valued not over $3/pair (HTS 6402.99.12.00) from Japan pay the 24% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of footwear, valued not over $3/pair (HTS 6402.99.12.00) from South Korea pay the 24% base rate, with no additional tariffs. With US-Korea FTA, qualifying goods pay 12.5%.
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of footwear, valued not over $3/pair (HTS 6402.99.12.00) from Taiwan pay the 24% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of footwear, valued not over $3/pair (HTS 6402.99.12.00) from India pay 34% in duties: the 24% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of footwear, valued not over $3/pair (HTS 6402.99.12.00) from Ireland pay the 24% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of footwear, valued not over $3/pair (HTS 6402.99.12.00) from Italy pay the 24% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of footwear, valued not over $3/pair (HTS 6402.99.12.00) from Switzerland pay the 24% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of footwear, valued not over $3/pair (HTS 6402.99.12.00) from Thailand pay 36.5% in duties: the 24% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of footwear, valued not over $3/pair (HTS 6402.99.12.00) from Malaysia pay 34% in duties: the 24% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of footwear, valued not over $3/pair (HTS 6402.99.12.00) from United Kingdom pay 34% in duties: the 24% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of footwear, valued not over $3/pair (HTS 6402.99.12.00) from France pay the 24% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of footwear, valued not over $3/pair (HTS 6402.99.12.00) from Indonesia pay 34% in duties: the 24% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of footwear, valued not over $3/pair (HTS 6402.99.12.00) from Brazil pay 61.5% in duties: the 24% base rate plus Section 301 – Brazil (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of footwear, valued not over $3/pair (HTS 6402.99.12.00) from Bangladesh pay 34% in duties: the 24% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of footwear, valued not over $3/pair (HTS 6402.99.12.00) from Cambodia pay 34% in duties: the 24% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).

Duties on goods entered Nov 9, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties (AD/CVD); with a free account, the calculator checks the AD/CVD cases that may cover your import. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.

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Legal notes

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Official USITC notes that may affect classification under HTS 6402.99.12.00.

Chapter 64 Notes (includes Section 12 Notes)Footwear, gaiters and the like; parts of such articles

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What does HTS code 6402.99.12.00 cover?

HTS code 6402.99.12.00 covers footwear, valued not over $3/pair (Valued not over $3/pair), classified under Chapter 64 (Footwear, gaiters and the like; parts of such articles) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is 24%.

What is the duty rate for HTS 6402.99.12.00?

The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 6402.99.12.00 is 24%. Goods that qualify for a trade program can enter at the special rate: Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,D,IL, JO,KR,MA, OM,P,PA, PE,R,S,SG). The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 84%. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.

What is the US tariff on footwear, valued not over $3/pair (HTS 6402.99.12.00) from China?

As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of footwear, valued not over $3/pair (HTS 6402.99.12.00) from China pay 36.5% in duties: the 24% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on footwear, valued not over $3/pair (HTS 6402.99.12.00) from Vietnam?

As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of footwear, valued not over $3/pair (HTS 6402.99.12.00) from Vietnam pay 36.5% in duties: the 24% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on footwear, valued not over $3/pair (HTS 6402.99.12.00) from Mexico?

As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of footwear, valued not over $3/pair (HTS 6402.99.12.00) from Mexico pay 34% in duties: the 24% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 0%.

Where does the US import HTS 6402.99.12.00 from?

In 2025 the US imported $279K of footwear, valued not over $3/pair under HTS 6402.99.12.00, mostly from China (97%), Poland (3%) and Germany (0%), according to U.S. Census Bureau import data.

Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 6402.99.12.00?

Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 6402.99.12.00 is 24%, from Germany, Japan and 6 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-11-09.

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The official documents behind the rates and tariffs on this page. Duties are worked out from them as of Revision 20 (2026); check the legal text before you file.