Footwear
17.5–20% MFN to 0% CPTPP — sports and leather footwear carry some of the largest percentage savings on this site, second only to garments.
Get a Footwear Rate17.5–20%
Typical MFN rate range
0%
CPTPP rate on every line checked
20%
Highest single MFN rate (waterproof rubber boots)
HS 64
Tariff chapter
Classification Note
Correct sub-classification between general and 'sports footwear' tariff lines determines the duty rate
Canada's tariff schedule carves out specific sports-footwear sub-classifications (ski boots, soccer/baseball/bowling footwear, footwear for riding, golf, climbing) with their own MFN rates distinct from general footwear lines. Misclassifying at the 4-digit heading level without confirming the specific sub-classification is a common CBSA reassessment trigger.
Source: CBSA Customs Tariff, Chapter 64, and D10 series memoranda on footwear classification. Last verified July 2026.
Relevant HS Codes
| HS Code | Description | MFN | CPTPP | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6401.10.11 | Waterproof footwear, riding boots solely of rubber | 20% | Free | CPTPP savings opportunity |
| 6402.12 | Ski-boots, cross-country ski footwear and snowboard boots | Free | Free | — |
| 6402.19.10 | Sports footwear: soccer, football, baseball, bowling | 17.5% | Free | CPTPP savings opportunity |
| 6403.19.20 | Sports footwear for riding, golfing, hiking, climbing, curling, skating | 18% | Free | CPTPP savings opportunity |
| 6403.51.90 | Footwear with leather outer soles and uppers, covering the ankle | 18% | Free | CPTPP savings opportunity |
| 6404.11.99 | Sports footwear, rubber/plastic soles, textile uppers | 18% | Free | CPTPP savings opportunity |
Source: https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/trade-commerce/tariff-tarif/2026/html/00/ch64-eng.html
CPTPP savings on this lane
6401.10.11
Waterproof footwear, riding boots solely of rubber
6402.19.10
Sports footwear: soccer, football, baseball, bowling
6403.19.20
Sports footwear for riding, golfing, hiking, climbing, curling, skating
6403.51.90
Footwear with leather outer soles and uppers, covering the ankle
6404.11.99
Sports footwear, rubber/plastic soles, textile uppers
Canadian Import Process
Confirm sub-classification
Verify whether the specific product qualifies as general or sports footwear, and which material (leather, rubber, textile) applies — this sets the MFN rate.
CPTPP eligibility check
Confirm origin eligibility and Certificate of Origin process for the specific origin country.
Certificate of Origin
Obtain the origin-appropriate CO where a CPTPP rate is claimed.
CBSA examination
Goods clear a CBSA examination against the commercial invoice, HS classification, and CO reference.
Customs release
Shipment released to the importer at the CPTPP rate (if claimed and documented) or standard MFN rate.
Worked example
400kg of soccer cleats, Hanoi to Vancouver
A 400kg shipment of soccer footwear (HS 6402.19.10) needs to move from HAN to YVR. The fastest confirmed routing on that pair today is Cathay Cargo through HKG, at 1-2 business days.
Before booking, UAL confirms the product classifies as sports footwear specifically (6402.19.10, soccer/football/baseball/bowling footwear) rather than general footwear — this sets the 17.5% MFN baseline rather than a different rate. Because this is a CPTPP claim, a Certificate of Origin appropriate to Vietnam's regime (government-issued via eCoSys) is obtained ahead of tender.
On arrival at YVR, the shipment claims CPTPP treatment instead of the 17.5% MFN rate that would otherwise apply — a substantial saving on a shipment this size. CBSA clears the shipment against the commercial invoice, correct sub-classification, and CO reference.
Why ship footwear through UAL
Sub-classification checked before tender
We confirm whether a shipment genuinely qualifies as sports footwear versus general footwear before booking — getting this wrong risks a CBSA reassessment after the fact, not just a wrong invoice estimate.
CPTPP documentation, done right
The Certificate of Origin process differs by country. We track which regime applies to your specific origin instead of a one-size-fits-all process that risks a rejected duty claim.
Same seasonal urgency as garments
Footwear runs on the same seasonal launch and restock cycle as garments — we route on the transit time your ship date needs.
Frequently asked questions
Canada's tariff schedule carves out specific sub-classifications for sports footwear (ski boots, soccer/football/baseball footwear, footwear for riding/golf/climbing) with their own MFN rates, distinct from general footwear lines. Getting this sub-classification right — not just 'footwear' at the 4-digit level — is what determines the correct duty rate, and it's a common CBSA reassessment point when it's gotten wrong.
Documentation & terms
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