Import duty on leather shoes & heels in the EU

HS code

6403.99

EU codes

EU import duty

5% – 8%

Source: EU Common Customs Tariff (TARIC), via the UK Trade Tariff service for Northern Ireland · checked 2026-10-31

Leather-upper shoes that do not cover the ankle, from heels to loafers, are 6403.99.

EU CN codes under 6403.99

EU CN code	Description	Import duty
6403 99 05	Made on a base or platform of wood, not having an inner sole 2 full 10-digit codes 6403 99 05 10 — Made on a base or platform of wood, not having an inner sole › Hand-made 6403 99 05 90 — Made on a base or platform of wood, not having an inner sole › Other	8%
6403 99 11 00	Other › Footwear with a vamp made of straps or which has one or several pieces cut out › With sole and heel combined having a height of more than 3 cm	8%
6403 99 31 00	Other › Footwear with a vamp made of straps or which has one or several pieces cut out › Other, with insoles of a length › Of less than 24 cm	8%
6403 99 33 00	Other › Footwear with a vamp made of straps or which has one or several pieces cut out › Other, with insoles of a length › Of 24 cm or more › Footwear which cannot be identified as men's or women's footwear	8%
6403 99 36 00	Other › Footwear with a vamp made of straps or which has one or several pieces cut out › Other, with insoles of a length › Of 24 cm or more › Other › For men	8%
6403 99 38 00	Other › Footwear with a vamp made of straps or which has one or several pieces cut out › Other, with insoles of a length › Of 24 cm or more › Other › For women	5%
6403 99 50 00	Other › Slippers and other indoor footwear	8%
6403 99 91	Other › Other, with insoles of a length › Of less than 24 cm 2 full 10-digit codes 6403 99 91 10 — Other › Other, with insoles of a length › Of less than 24 cm › Sports footwear; tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes and the like 6403 99 91 90 — Other › Other, with insoles of a length › Of less than 24 cm › Other	8%
6403 99 93	Other › Other, with insoles of a length › Of 24 cm or more › Footwear which cannot be identified as men's or women's footwear 2 full 10-digit codes 6403 99 93 10 — Other › Other, with insoles of a length › Of 24 cm or more › Footwear which cannot be identified as men's or women's footwear › Sports footwear; tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes and the like 6403 99 93 90 — Other › Other, with insoles of a length › Of 24 cm or more › Footwear which cannot be identified as men's or women's footwear › Other	8%
6403 99 96	Other › Other, with insoles of a length › Of 24 cm or more › Other › For men 2 full 10-digit codes 6403 99 96 10 — Other › Other, with insoles of a length › Of 24 cm or more › Other › For men › Sports footwear; tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes and the like 6403 99 96 90 — Other › Other, with insoles of a length › Of 24 cm or more › Other › For men › Other	8%
6403 99 98	Other › Other, with insoles of a length › Of 24 cm or more › Other › For women 2 full 10-digit codes 6403 99 98 10 — Other › Other, with insoles of a length › Of 24 cm or more › Other › For women › Sports footwear; tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes and the like 6403 99 98 90 — Other › Other, with insoles of a length › Of 24 cm or more › Other › For women › Other	7%

Import duty on leather shoes & heels by country

Import into the US

Free – 10%

See HTS codes ›

Import into the UK

4% – 8%

See commodity codes ›

Import into the EU

5% – 8%

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How EU import charges work

The duty shown is the standard rate for goods from countries without a trade deal. Goods from a country with a EU trade agreement may pay less, or nothing, if they meet the rules of origin. A few products from certain countries also pay anti-dumping duties. Import VAT is set by each EU country (from 17% to 27%) and charged on the customs value plus shipping, insurance and duty.

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Frequently asked questions

Q1What is the EU CN code for leather shoes & heels?

It depends on the product’s details: 11 EU codes sit under HS 6403.99. The table on this page lists each one with its duty.

Q2What is the import duty on leather shoes & heels in the EU?

Between 5% – 8%, depending on the exact code. Goods from countries with a trade agreement may pay less if they meet the rules of origin.

Q3Do I pay VAT on imported leather shoes & heels?

Yes. Import VAT is set by each EU country (from 17% to 27%) and charged on the customs value plus shipping, insurance and duty.

Q4Is the EU code the same as the US HTS code?

Only the first 6 digits (6403.99) are the same. The US adds its own digits and rates: see the US HTS code for leather shoes & heels.

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Classification guidance only, not a binding ruling or customs advice. The right code depends on your product’s exact material, function and construction. For certainty, get Binding Tariff Information (BTI) from an EU customs authority, or ask a licensed customs broker.