India to USA trade data · HS 6403
Exporting Leather Footwear from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $372M of leather footwear (HS 6403) from India, 3.4% of all US imports of this product, making India the 7th largest supplier of 134 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $372M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -22.3%
- India's rank
- 7th of 134
- Share of US imports
- 3.4%
- Average duty paid
- 25.2%
- Shipped by sea
- 94%
Five-year trend
US imports of leather footwear from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $199M, down 22.3% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with leather footwear
US imports of HS 6403 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 134 countries: $11.1B.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Vietnam | $3.55B | 32.1% |
| 2. China | $1.55B | 14% |
| 3. Italy | $1.43B | 12.9% |
| 4. Indonesia | $1.2B | 10.8% |
| 5. Cambodia | $697M | 6.3% |
| 6. Mexico | $663M | 6% |
| 7. India | $372M | 3.4% |
| 8. Bangladesh | $332M | 3% |
US ports of entry
US ports for leather footwear from India
Top US ports for HS 6403 imports from India by value, 2025. 94% came by sea, 100% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $111M | 29.7% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $99.9M | 26.9% |
| Savannah, GA | $50.6M | 13.6% |
| Charleston, SC | $19.9M | 5.4% |
| New York, NY | $16.1M | 4.3% |
| Long Beach, CA | $14.8M | 4% |
US duty
Duty paid on leather footwear from India
Across all HS 6403 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 25.2% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 24.6% across 2025.
This is an average over every product in the heading, not the rate for a specific item. Your rate depends on the product's 10-digit HTS code and the tariff actions in force when it enters the US.
Questions
Leather Footwear from India to the USA: FAQs
How much leather footwear does the US import from India?
$372M in 2025 (HS 6403), which made India the 7th largest supplier of 134 countries with 3.4% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $199M, down 22.3% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for leather footwear in the US market?
Vietnam (32.1%), China (14%), Italy (12.9%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on leather footwear from India?
On average, the duty paid was 25.2% of the value of leather footwear from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (24.6% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 6403: the rate for your goods depends on their 10-digit HTS code and the tariff actions in force when they enter. The importer pays it, usually through a customs broker.
Which US ports receive leather footwear from India?
Newark, NJ (29.7%), Los Angeles, CA (26.9%), Savannah, GA (13.6%) took the most by value in 2025. About 94% arrived by sea and 6% by air.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau international trade data (general imports, and duty calculated on imports for consumption), 2021–2025 and Jan–Aug 2026.
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