Import duty on sports footwear / sneakers (rubber or plastic soles, textile uppers) into European Union
Goods under HS 6404.11 (sports footwear / sneakers (rubber or plastic soles, textile uppers)) are charged 16.9% general import duty in European Union, according to the official tariff we read on 2026-10-02.
Import VAT in European Union: Set by each Member State; EU minimum standard rate 15%, no maximum (same page). Member-state rates not listed.
Low-value shipments: The EUR 150 duty exemption applied until 30 June 2026. From 1 July 2026 a temporary EUR 3 customs duty per item applies to low-value consignments up to EUR 150, until 1 July 2028, after which normal duties apply.
Official tariff lines under this code
| Tariff line | Description | Rate as printed |
|---|---|---|
| 6404 11 00 | – – Sports footwear; tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes and the likeOfficial wording6404 11 00 – – Sports footwear; tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes and the like 16,9 | 16,9 16.9% |
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