Chapter 64 Footwear; gaiters and the like; parts of such articles
6 headings · 25 six-digit codes · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 64 footwear covers shoes, boots, sandals and sneakers, plus gaiters, leggings and shoe parts. Use this page to match your product to the right heading, then check real shipments.
Chapter 64 is a compact chapter: 25 six-digit codes across 6 headings, 6401 to 6406. 6 of those headings subdivide below four digits, so the whole chapter fits on one screen. The chapter sits in Section XII, Footwear, Headgear, Umbrellas; Feathers, alongside 3 other chapters.
Headings in this chapter
What HS code 64 footwear covers
Chapter 64 footwear is about things people wear on their feet. That means everyday shoes, work boots, sandals, sneakers and ski boots. It also covers gaiters and the like, which are leg coverings worn with boots or shoes. The chapter also lists parts of footwear, such as uppers, outer soles, heels and removable in-soles.
Most of the sorting inside the chapter depends on two things. The first is what the outer sole is made of. The second is what the upper is made of. The upper is the part that covers the top of the foot. You may also see this chapter written as HSN code chapter 64. It is the same group of goods.
Each heading has its own page with every code and its full wording. Start with the group that fits your product, such as HS 6401 waterproof footwear or HS 6403 leather footwear.
How to choose the right footwear HS code
Ask three questions in order. What is the upper made of? What is the outer sole made of? Does the shoe have a special feature, such as a waterproof build, a sports use or a metal toe-cap? Then match your answers to a heading below.
- The uppers are not fixed to the sole by stitching, rivets, nails, screws or plugs.
- Waterproof footwear is left out.
- 6403: footwear with uppers of leather.
- 6405: other footwear that does not fit the four headings above.
Sports shoes, boots and safety footwear codes
Buyers often search by product name, not by code. Here is how common terms map to the official wording.
Ski boots and snowboard boots sit under 640212 when the sole and upper are rubber or plastics. They sit under 640312 when the upper is leather. Other sports footwear with rubber or plastics parts is 640219.
Footwear with a metal toe-cap, often used for safety, has its own codes. Leather versions are 640340.
Footwear parts, insoles and gaiters
Heading 6406 is the home of footwear parts. Code 640620 covers outer soles and heels made of rubber or plastics. Code 640690 is for other parts not listed elsewhere in the heading.
The same heading also names removable in-soles, heel cushions and similar articles. Gaiters and leggings are there too. If you trade in components instead of finished shoes, this is the heading to open first.
Who imports footwear under HS code 64
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- HS 6401 waterproof footwear
- HS 6402 rubber and plastic footwear
- HS 6403 leather footwear
- HS 6404 textile upper footwear
- HS 6405 other footwear
- HS 6406 footwear parts
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Other chapters in Section XII
Footwear, Headgear, Umbrellas; Feathers covers chapters 64–67.
These codes carry real shipments.
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HS Chapter 64: common questions
What is HS code 64?
It covers finished shoes and boots as well as parts like soles and uppers.
What is the HS code for leather shoes?
Leather shoes fall under heading 6403, where the upper is leather. For example, 640351 covers ankle-covering footwear with leather soles and uppers, and 640359 covers the same kind of footwear that does not cover the ankle.
What is the HS code for sports shoes with textile uppers?
Tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes and training shoes with rubber or plastic soles and textile uppers are listed under 640411. Textile-upper footwear that is not sportswear goes under heading 6404 as well.
What is the difference between HS 6402 and 6404?
The upper is the difference. Heading 6402 is for rubber or plastic uppers, while heading 6404 is for textile uppers.
Which HS code covers waterproof footwear?
Waterproof footwear with rubber or plastic soles and uppers is in heading 6401. Examples are 640110 for metal toe-cap boots and 640199 for other waterproof footwear.
What HS code is used for shoe parts, soles and insoles?
Use heading 6406. Code 640610 is for uppers, 640620 is for rubber or plastic outer soles and heels, and 640690 is for other parts.
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