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§ HTS 6402.91.90 · US import duty

Valued over $12/pair

§ TODAY'S ANSWER
From China: 27.5% · $2,750.00 on a $10K shipment
MFN 20% + Chapter 99 overlays. Click below for the full breakdown.
Chapter
64
MFN base rate
20%
Active overlays
1
Scope
Active: section301

AD/CVD not evaluated. CBP determines binding classification at entry. Methodology →

Other footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics: · Footwear with upper straps or thongs assembled to the sole by means of plugs (zoris) · Covering the ankle: · Protective active footwear (except footwear with waterproof molded bottoms, including bottoms comprising an outer sole and all or part of the upper and except footwear with insulation that provides protection against cold weather) whose height from the bottom of the outer sole to the top of the upper does not exceed 15.34 cm · Footwear designed to be worn over, or in lieu of, other footwear as a protection against water, oil, grease or chemicals or cold or inclement weather · Valued over $12/pair
HTS CODE
6402.91.90
General (MFN)20%
SpecialFree (AU,BH,CL…
Other (Column 2)35%
§99 overlays1

Base tariff columnsBase tariff columns

Column rates from the USITC HTS export. The column that applies depends on origin and trade-program eligibility.

General (MFN)20%
SpecialFree (AU,BH,CL,CO,D,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,R,S,SG)
Other (Column 2)35%

Official source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule. Duty at entry is determined by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP). AD/CVD watch signals are surfaced, but cash deposit rates and product-specific exclusions still require separate review.

Chapter 99 overlaysChapter 99 overlays

  • 9903.88.15 section301 +7.5% active
    Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
    Applies to China

§ DUTY BREAKDOWNDuty breakdown

Duty ledger below is calculated on a $10,000 customs value. Fees, AD/CVD, and exclusions are not included here.

China (CN)
Total 27.5% · $2,750.00
Duty breakdown Rate Amount Source
Base dutyBase 20% $2,000.00 HTS General rate
Chapter 99 section301Chapter 99 7.5% $750.00 9903.88.15
Status: exact Methodology: tariff-ledger-v1 Data: d4c9e6f79bac8e84

§ CLASSIFICATION WATCH-OUTSClassification watch-outs

These sibling HTS entries share the same parent but differ in duty rate or Chapter 99 coverage. They are review prompts, not classification recommendations.

  • Work footwear
    Base rate: 37.5% Chapter 99: 0 Base rate differs from selected HTSChapter 99 coverage differs
  • Other
    Base rate: 37.5% Chapter 99: 0 Base rate differs from selected HTSChapter 99 coverage differs
  • Work footwear
    Base rate: 37.5% Chapter 99: 0 Base rate differs from selected HTSChapter 99 coverage differs
  • Other
    Base rate: 37.5% Chapter 99: 0 Base rate differs from selected HTSChapter 99 coverage differs
  • Other
    Base rate: 37.5% Chapter 99: 0 Base rate differs from selected HTSChapter 99 coverage differs

§ ORIGIN COMPARISONAlternative origin comparison

This compares tariff-only outcomes for the same HTS across origin countries. Freight, AD/CVD rate amounts, exclusions, broker fees, and relocation cost are not included — but active AD/CVD order counts per country are flagged below.

China → Vietnam
$750.00 tariff-only saving
Origin Total rate Duty @ $10,000 Delta vs baseline AD/CVD orders
China (CN) 27.5% $2,750.00
Vietnam (VN) 20% $2,000.00 -$750.00
Mexico (MX) 20% $2,000.00 -$750.00
India (IN) 20% $2,000.00 -$750.00
South Korea (KR) 20% $2,000.00 -$750.00

Sample duty by originSample duty by origin

Illustrative calculation at USD 10,000 customs value, standard (non-preferential) claim. Chapter 99 additional duties applied where status is active.

Origin Base rate Chapter 99 Total rate Duty (USD)
China (CN) 20% 7.5% 27.5% $2,750.00
Vietnam (VN) 20% 0% 20% $2,000.00
Mexico (MX) 20% 0% 20% $2,000.00
India (IN) 20% 0% 20% $2,000.00
South Korea (KR) 20% 0% 20% $2,000.00

§ RELATED ENTRIESStatistical suffixes under HTS 6402.91.90

All 10-digit statistical reporting suffixes under 6402.91.90.

§ RECENT CHANGESRecent US tariff policy notices

The 3 most recent Federal Register tariff notices in the Duty database. See the Changes timeline for the full list.

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§ FAQFrequently asked

What is the general MFN duty rate for HTS 6402.91.90?
The MFN general duty rate for HTS 6402.91.90 (Valued over $12/pair) is 20%. This applies to imports from countries with normal trade relations status. For origins like China, additional Section 301, IEEPA, and reciprocal duties may stack on top of this base rate. Final duty is determined at CBP entry.
Are there active Chapter 99 tariff overlays on HTS 6402.91.90?
Yes. There are 1 active Chapter 99 rule(s) potentially applicable to HTS 6402.91.90, covering section301. These overlays correspond to policy tools such as Section 301 (China), IEEPA emergency tariffs, and reciprocal duties — they stack on top of the MFN base rate based on country of origin and effective dates. A single shipment can be subject to multiple overlays simultaneously.
What's the total US import duty for HTS 6402.91.90 from China today?
For a $10,000 customs value, the estimated total US import duty on HTS 6402.91.90 from China is approximately $2750.00 (effective rate ~27.50%), combining MFN base rate plus Section 301, IEEPA, and reciprocal overlays. Estimates are derived from public HTS data and Federal Register actions; actual duty is determined by CBP at entry based on classification, valuation, and rules in effect on the entry date.
When was HTS 6402.91.90 last updated on Duty?
The base HTS data on this page was last refreshed on April 27, 2026 (USITC release 2026HTSRev6). Chapter 99 overlays, AD/CVD case status, and Federal Register notices are synced daily; effective dates follow the source feeds. If you spot stale data, please report via the contact link in the footer.