HS Code:
Sports footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, valued over $12 per pair, other than for men, falls under HS Code 6402.19.90. This category includes athletic shoes designed for women and children, focusing on performance and durability for various sports and activities. These products are a significant segment of the global footwear market due to increasing demand for fitness and casual sportswear.
Total Trade Volume
Approximately $5.2 billion USD
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database and International Trade Centre (ITC)
$2.1 billion USD
40.4% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$1.3 billion USD
25.0% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$0.6 billion USD
11.5% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$0.3 billion USD
5.8% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$0.2 billion USD
3.8% of total trade of total trade
Stable
Average Rate
8.5% ad valorem
Highest Rate
20% (applied by certain developing countries to protect local industries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements such as CPTPP and EU-Vietnam FTA)
Rising demand for sustainable materials
Manufacturers are increasingly using recycled plastics and eco-friendly materials in sports footwear, driven by consumer preference for sustainability, influencing production costs and market positioning.
2021-2023
Growth in womenโs athleisure market
Increased participation of women in sports and fitness activities has boosted demand for stylish yet functional sports footwear, driving innovation in design and marketing strategies.
2020-2022
Shift in production from China to Southeast Asia
Due to rising labor costs in China and trade tensions, production is shifting to countries like Vietnam and Indonesia, affecting global supply chains and trade patterns.
2019-2023
The European Union reviewed its anti-dumping measures on footwear from Vietnam, resulting in reduced duties for certain exporters under the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement.
March 2023
This has increased the competitiveness of Vietnamese sports footwear in the EU market, potentially raising export volumes by 10-15%.
The US extended tariff exemptions for specific categories of Chinese footwear under Section 301, citing lack of domestic alternatives for high-value sports footwear.
November 2022
Temporary relief for Chinese exporters, maintaining their market share in the US despite ongoing trade tensions.
New regulations in the EU and US mandate stricter sustainability and recycling standards for footwear imports, requiring manufacturers to adapt production processes.
June 2023
Increased production costs for exporters not yet compliant, but long-term benefits for brands aligning with green initiatives.