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Import Duty on Running Shoes in India (HSN 6402)

How much is import duty on Running Shoes in India?

Import duty on Running Shoes in India is about 50% of the CIF value (HSN 6402) — Basic Customs Duty 25% + 10% Social Welfare Surcharge on the BCD + 18% IGST. On a sample $100 (₹9,440) consignment the all-in duty is about ₹4,762, for a landed cost near ₹14,202. Rates verified 29 June 2026.

Duty breakdown for Running Shoes (HSN 6402)

CIF value (sample $100)₹9,440
+ Basic Customs Duty (BCD 25%)₹2,360
+ Social Welfare Surcharge (10% of BCD)₹236
+ IGST (18%)₹2,166
= Total duty + GST ≈ 50% of CIF₹4,762
Sample landed cost₹14,202

Effective rate is FX-independent; the ₹ figures use the live checkout rate (₹94.40/USD) and a sample $100 consignment. Your actual duty scales with your CIF value.

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Importing running shoes into India attracts a layered duty stack that pushes the landed cost well above the US sticker price. Under HSN 6402, Basic Customs Duty is 25% on the CIF value, a 10% Social Welfare Surcharge is applied on the BCD itself, and 18% IGST is levied on the cumulative CIF-plus-duties figure, bringing the effective duty to 50.45% on the CIF value. On top of that, buyers pay international freight, insurance, clearance charges, and card or forex margins, so the final rupee outlay can be substantially higher than the foreign listing. CrowCrowCrow handles all of this for you — every pair arrives at your door duty-paid, priced in rupees, with no hidden customs bills.

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FAQs: importing Running Shoes to India

How much import duty applies to running shoes in India?
Running shoes classified under HSN 6402 attract 25% Basic Customs Duty, a 10% Social Welfare Surcharge on the BCD, and 18% IGST on the cumulative value, resulting in an effective duty of 50.45% on the CIF (cost, insurance, freight) value.
What is the HSN code for running shoes imported into India?
Running shoes fall under HSN code 6402, which covers footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastic. This code determines the applicable BCD rate of 25%.
Does the country of origin change the import duty on running shoes?
For most origins, the duty remains the same. However, if the shoes are imported from a country with which India has a Free Trade Agreement — such as Japan or South Korea — preferential or reduced BCD rates may apply subject to rules-of-origin compliance.
Why are imported running shoes so expensive in India, and can the duty be avoided?
The 50.45% effective duty on CIF, combined with freight, insurance, and forex costs, significantly inflates the landed price. The duty cannot be legally avoided on individual imports; the only legitimate reduction is through an applicable FTA concession based on the product's origin.

Estimate only — not tax or customs advice. Verify current rates with Indian Customs (CBIC) / ICEGATE before importing. India import duty is set by the HSN code + CIF value and is the same from any origin country except FTA partners. Rates verified 29 June 2026 (2026).

By Ravi Shrivastav, founder, CrowCrowCrow.