Import duty on Sports footwear with leather uppers and rubber outer soles (HS 64031920) from the UAE to India
HS 64031920 · UAE to India · FOOTWEAR WITH OUTER SOLES OF RUBBER
Data last updated: · MFN duty & IGST verified against ICEGATE (Indian Customs EDI). CEPA preferential rate per the India–UAE CEPA schedule. Verify your exact HS line before filing.
No CEPA benefit
This line is excluded from India's India–UAE CEPA tariff offer, so the 20% MFN basic customs duty applies regardless of origin. The goods are normally importable — there is simply no preferential rate to claim.
Duty breakdown on a ₹10,00,000 shipment
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| Component | Standard (MFN) | CEPA |
|---|---|---|
| Basic customs duty | ₹2,00,000 | ₹2,00,000 |
| Social Welfare Surcharge | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| IGST | ₹2,19,600 | ₹2,19,600 |
| Total duty | ₹4,39,600 | ₹4,39,600 |
CEPA duty saving on this example: ₹0 (no basic-duty benefit at these rates). Run your own numbers in the import-duty estimator. New to BCD, SWS and IGST? See the glossary.
What drives the rate
Importing sports footwear with leather uppers and rubber outer soles (HS 64031920) from the UAE to India attracts a 20% MFN basic customs duty, and CEPA does not reduce it — this line is excluded from India's tariff offer, so the 20% MFN rate applies whatever the origin. Leather-upper sports shoes on rubber soles are the mainstream construction for training and lifestyle athletic footwear. The 20% MFN duty is held with no CEPA concession. The 18% IGST is recoverable, and BIS certification is mandatory under the footwear quality-control order. Brand owners importing into India generally localise assembly rather than absorb 20% with no preferential route — which is the policy's intended effect. Confirm whether the specific construction classifies here or under the synthetic-upper headings, as duty and BIS scope both follow construction. IGST of 18% is creditable, but the basic duty here is a real cost. Confirm the live rate on ICEGATE before filing.
Import compliance & clearances
Beyond duty, importing sports footwear with leather uppers and rubber outer soles (HS 64031920) into India requires the following regulatory clearances. The CEPA preferential rate does not waive any of these — they apply regardless of origin.
- DGFT Valid IEC (Importer-Exporter Code) required; ITC(HS) import policy: Free source ↗
- BIS Mandatory BIS certification before clearance under the applicable Quality Control Order — the overseas manufacturer must hold a licence under the BIS Conformity Assessment Scheme and mark the goods accordingly. source ↗
Indicative and non-exhaustive — verify the current DGFT / BIS / FSSAI / CDSCO notification for your exact 8-digit HS line before importing. Not customs or legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the import duty on sports footwear with leather uppers and rubber outer soles from the UAE to India?
- The basic customs duty is 20%. This line is largely excluded from India–UAE CEPA, so no preferential rate applies. SWS adds 10% on the basic duty and 18% IGST applies on top.
- How much can CEPA save on sports footwear with leather uppers and rubber outer soles?
- At current rates there is no basic-duty saving on this line under CEPA, so the landed duty is the same as the MFN route.
- What do I need to claim the CEPA rate on sports footwear with leather uppers and rubber outer soles?
- A valid preferential Certificate of Origin (eCoO 2.0) proving UAE origin under the Rules of Origin. Without it, customs charges the 20% MFN rate.