Importing shoes from China: fit, material and duty calculated properly
Sneakers, slippers, sandals, work shoes, insoles and accessories: footwear can carry margin but is demanding. We check lasts, size runs, material, bonding, abrasion and labelling before series production.
Where footwear imports fail
The product price says little if size run, material and returns are wrong.
Sizing runs wrong
EU size is not a last standard. We check samples across critical sizes and lock size charts.
Sole and upper separate
Bonding quality, flex testing and abrasion decide returns. We check samples and batch samples.
Material and labelling missing
Upper, lining, outsole and care information must be stated correctly. We check REACH and declarations.
What we handle for footwear retailers
Size samples instead of single samples
We organise samples in several sizes and colours so fit and workmanship can be judged realistically.
Material and stress checks
Abrasion, flex, bonding, colour fastness and smell are checked by product type before shipping.
Calculate duty and landed cost
Material mix and tariff classification strongly affect final cost. We calculate before you decide.
Private label footwear
Logo, box, hangtag, care label and range setup are implemented brand-ready.
How your footwear import runs
Clarify model, material, size run and target price.
Check size samples and approve size chart.
Monitor production with material and bonding checks.
DDP delivery with correct tariff classification.
Common footwear questions
Are shoes from China still attractive despite duty?
Yes, if purchase price, quality and return rate work. High duty makes landed-cost calculation more important, not impossible.
Can you source safety shoes?
Yes, but only with vetted manufacturers and complete EN ISO 20345 documentation. Without solid certificates, we advise against it.
How do you reduce returns caused by fit?
With size samples, clear charts, last comparison and smaller test runs before full containers.
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Have your footwear project checked
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