Tariff SentinelCheck code

6404.20.40 from Vietnam: estimated duty stack and alert status.

For Vietnam origin, 6404.20.40 may include base duty plus monitored country/program overlays. Eligibility, scope, and entry-date caveats apply.

Source: USITC HTSRefreshed Jun 3, 2026Official source Spotted an error?
Estimated rate10%
Duty on $52,500 base$5,250
Source statusLinked

Duty layers

Base duty$5,25010%
Origin overlay$00%
AD/CVDRisk flag onlyNo final AD/CVD rate calculated

Caveats

  • Classification depends on upper material, sole material, construction, and use.
  • Vietnam origin does not automatically avoid AD/CVD risk or origin-transshipment scrutiny.
  • Possible AD/CVD risk is flagged for review; no final AD/CVD rate is calculated.

Importer review notes

Use this scenario to pressure-test a quote, sourcing decision, or upcoming shipment before the entry is prepared. The estimate combines the current base duty with monitored origin overlays, but it does not prove that the supplier, product facts, or entry date qualify for a preferred treatment.

For China origin, review Chapter 99 and Section 301 treatment alongside the base HTS line. For Vietnam and Mexico, confirm origin documentation, transshipment risk, and any preference-program claim before assuming a lower landed cost. Saved alerts are most useful when they are tied to the specific code and country used in purchase orders. Keep a note of the supplier, product bill of materials, declared origin, and planned entry month so a later tariff notice can be reviewed against the same facts. Store those assumptions next to the landed-cost estimate.

Frequently asked questions

What is the estimated import duty for 6404.20.40 from Vietnam?

For Vietnam-origin goods, 6404.20.40 carries an estimated total duty of about 10% — the 10% Column 1 General base rate with no automatic add-on origin overlay applied in this estimate. On a $52,500 customs-plus-freight base that is roughly $5,250 in duty. This is a review estimate, not a filing instruction: preference-program eligibility, product scope, AD/CVD review, and the entry date can change the final landed cost.

Does Vietnam origin avoid the China Section 301 tariffs on 6404.20.40?

Vietnam-origin goods are not subject to the China Section 301 overlay, so this estimate shows no Section 301 add-on for 6404.20.40. Vietnam origin does not automatically avoid AD/CVD risk or origin-transshipment scrutiny. Genuine origin — not just the shipping country — controls the outcome, and transshipment to disguise Chinese origin is an enforcement risk.

Why can duty for 6404.20.40 differ by country of origin?

The base HTS duty is the same regardless of origin, but country-of-origin programs add or remove layers. China-origin goods may need a Section 301 Chapter 99 check; Mexico-origin goods may claim USMCA preference with rules-of-origin support; any origin can raise AD/CVD scope questions. Always pair the 6404.20.40 HTS code with the country of origin, supplier facts, and planned entry date rather than treating origin as a simple multiplier.

Is this 6404.20.40 duty estimate the final landed cost?

No. It combines the current Column 1 base rate with monitored origin overlays only. It does not confirm preference-program eligibility, resolve AD/CVD scope, or include merchandise processing and harbor maintenance fees. Verify the controlling HTS description, current Chapter 99 treatment, and the entry date in the official source before filing.

Last verified: Jun 22, 2026. The 6404.20.40 base duty columns behind this Vietnam scenario were checked against the official USITC HTS on that date. Origin overlays and program treatment can change between checks — always confirm the controlling description, current Chapter 99 treatment, and entry date in the official source before filing.