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Vietnamese Sneaker Import Calculator (Germany)
Sports sneakers with rubber soles and textile uppers, 12 pairs per carton, at an example $14 a pair. EVFTA takes the duty from 16.9% to 0%.
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Checked 2026-10-01 against the official tariff
- HS code (destination tariff)
- 6404 11 00 00
- MFN / general rate
- 16.9%
- Preferential rate
- Free — EVFTACondition: Statement on origin by a REX-registered exporter (any exporter up to €6,000); the shoe must meet the EVFTA rules of origin.
- Import VAT / GST
- 19%19% German import VAT (standard rate, § 12(1) UStG).
- Additional duties
- None in force on the check date
Duty stack on the preset (% of customs value)
| Without preference | With EVFTA | |
|---|---|---|
| Base duty (MFN) | 16.9% | 0% |
| Customs duty | 16.9% | 0% |
| Import VAT / GST on value + duty (19%) | +22.21% | +19% |
| Duty + import tax | 39.11% | 19% |
Duty here is a % of customs value, which this country assesses on CIF value (goods + freight + insurance) — the same base the calculator below uses.
Freight is an input, not a quoted figure: the calculator starts at a placeholder $0.40/kg — replace it with your forwarder's quote.
Official sources (2026-10-01)
Preset starting value. Replace it with the rate from your destination's HS-code lookup (US: HTS, EU: TARIC, UK: HMRC).
Enter supplier cost and freight in USD. Results are converted to your display currency at the static reference rate shown below.
Rate used: 1 USD = 0.92 EUR (reference table, 2026-09-01). Static snapshot — confirm the live rate with your bank before committing to a purchase order.
Suggested retail (per unit)
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Same shipment, three Incoterms. The total you end up paying barely moves; what changes is how much sits on the supplier’s invoice and how much lands on you later as freight, duty and tax.
| Incoterm | Supplier invoices you | You still pay | Total landed | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOBGoods on board at origin port. You arrange and pay freight, insurance, duty, tax and clearance. | €15,456.00 | €3,867.73 | €19,323.73 | €16.10 |
| CIFGoods, freight and insurance to destination port. Duty, tax and clearance are still yours. | €16,122.46 | €3,201.27 | €19,323.73 | €16.10 |
| DDPDelivered to your door, duty and tax paid by the supplier. Nothing left to pay on arrival. | €19,323.73 | €0.00 | €19,323.73 | €16.10 |
Import VAT / GST is usually reclaimable if you are registered — it is a cash-flow cost, not a margin cost.
About this lane
Footwear is where the EU–Vietnam FTA bites hardest. Sports shoes with textile uppers (6404 11 00 00) carry a 16.9% third-country duty, one of the highest industrial rates in the EU tariff, and EVFTA has a 0% preference for Vietnamese pairs. On a $14 pair that is about $2.37 saved before VAT.
The saving depends on paperwork and rules of origin. The exporter must be registered in REX (for consignments up to €6,000 any exporter may declare origin) and write a statement on origin, and the shoe must meet EVFTA's rule for Chapter 64, which does not allow imported uppers already fixed to inner soles. Import VAT is 19% on value plus duty.
Canada gives the same sneaker duty-free entry under CPTPP against an 18% MFN rate; compare the Canada lane.
FAQ
What is the EU duty on sneakers from Vietnam?
0% under EVFTA with a valid statement on origin; 16.9% without (TARIC 6404 11 00 00, checked 2026-10-01).
Who can make the statement on origin?
An exporter registered in the REX system. For consignments of originating products up to €6,000, any exporter may make it.
What if the factory used imported uppers?
Uppers that arrive already fixed to inner soles or other sole parts can make the shoe fail the EVFTA Chapter 64 rule, and it then pays 16.9%. Ask the supplier for a bill of materials before relying on 0%.
How does volumetric weight (CBM) affect landed cost for Vietnamese Sneaker Import Calculator (Germany)?
Volumetric weight converts box dimensions (L × W × H in cm) ÷ 5,000 into chargeable kilograms. Ocean LCL and air freight bill on whichever is higher between actual gross weight and volumetric weight, so low-density bulky goods inflate landed cost even when light.
How is landed cost and recommended retail margin calculated?
Landed cost = (FOB unit cost × MOQ) + chargeable freight + (FOB + freight) × duty rate. Retail price for an X% margin = landed cost ÷ (1 − X/100). At 45% margin, every $1 of landed cost requires $1.82 of retail price.
What is the standard volumetric divisor and when does it change?
Default is 5,000 cm³/kg, used for general air freight consolidation and ocean LCL. Some express airlines use 6,000; domestic couriers use 4,000–5,000. If your forwarder applies a different divisor, manually adjust the chargeable weight.
What's the difference between Incoterms FOB, CIF, and DDP?
FOB (Free On Board): the seller delivers to the origin port; the buyer pays freight and insurance. CIF (Cost Insurance Freight): the seller covers freight and insurance to the destination port, but you handle customs clearance and last-mile. DDP (Delivered Duty Paid): the seller delivers to your door with all duties paid — most expensive but simplest.
Which payment method is safest for a first international B2B order?
Small orders (under $10K): T/T 30% deposit + 70% against B/L copy. Medium ($10–50K): L/C (letter of credit) with the bank as escrow. Large (over $50K): escrow via Alibaba Trade Assurance or pre-shipment inspection (PSI). Never pay 100% upfront on a first transaction.