Customs duties from China to the US?

Question

If I wanted to bring in 10 pairs of UGG boots from China, what kind of taxes should I expect? Like even just an estimate or range would be nice because I really have no clue haha. Thanks.

Answer 1

BTW, you can't ask for the box to be marked "gift" when it isn't.  In the US, it's a felony to lie on government forms.

Answer 2

You can check out the following Harmonized Tax Code that will give you a good idea on what the duty tax will be.

www.usitc.gov

I think you will need to review Chapter 64 that is where all the information on the shoes/boots are located at.  

Since I am not sure what materials you orders to create the boot I am not sure what tax you will get.  I seen some up to 48% of invoice costs.

Another good way is to ask what the export code is that your factory shipped on.

Answer 3

For only 10 pairs,

you are at the mercy of the customs officer on that day:

* may not ask you to pay anything; especially you mark "GIFT FOR FAMILY MEMBERS & FRIENDS".

* may ask you to pay up to 20% of the invoice.

Remember to do the declaration cleanly; then the chance not to pay anything is better.