HS Code 6401Footwear; waterproof, with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, (uppers not fixed to the sole nor assembled by stitch, rivet, nail, screw, plug or similar)
3 six-digit codes · Heading 1 of 6 in Chapter 64 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
This page explains what fits, how to choose between its three codes, and how to find the companies that trade these goods.
Heading 6401 opens Chapter 64: it is the first of the chapter’s 6 headings, and goods answering to “Footwear; waterproof, with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, (uppers not fixed to the sole nor assembled by stitch, rivet, nail, screw, plug or similar)” divide across 3 six-digit codes, 640110 to 640199. The heading is number 1 of 6 in Chapter 64, Footwear; gaiters and the like; parts of such articles, which runs to 25 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 6401
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 640110 | Footwear; waterproof with metal toe-cap, rubber or plastic outer soles and uppers (not assembled by stitch, rivet, nail, screw, plug or similar) |
| 640192 | Footwear; waterproof, covering the ankle (but not the knee), rubber or plastic outer soles and uppers (not assembled by stitch, rivet, nail, screw, plug or similar) |
| 640199 | Footwear; waterproof, n.e.c. in heading no. 6401, rubber or plastic outer soles and uppers (not assembled by stitch, rivet, nail, screw, plug or similar) |
What HS code 6401 covers
Both the sole and the upper are made of rubber or plastic. The upper is not stitched, riveted, nailed or screwed to the sole. Rain boots are a common example.
The Harmonized System is a shared product list run by the World Customs Organization. Countries use the same first digits, so the heading means the same thing in most places. Some countries write it as HSN code 6401. Others write it as HTS code 6401. The heading itself does not change.
Waterproof footwear codes: 640110, 640192 and 640199
The legal text for each code is long. Here is the short version in plain words.
Customs classification works from the shoe itself. Look at what it is made of, how it is built and how high it reaches.
- 640110: waterproof footwear with a metal toe-cap
- 640192: waterproof footwear that covers the ankle but not the knee
- 640199: other waterproof footwear in this heading, not named anywhere else
How to pick the right code for waterproof footwear
Work through these checks in order. Stop when a code fits.
- Is the shoe waterproof? If not, it does not belong in 6401.
- If the upper is leather or textile, look at other headings.
- If yes, it is outside this heading.
- Does it have a metal toe-cap? Then read 640110 first.
- Does it cover the ankle but stop below the knee? Then read 640192.
- Does it fit none of the above? Then 640199 is the catch-all.
6401 vs 6402 rubber footwear difference, and other Chapter 64 headings
Most mistakes happen between neighbouring headings. This list shows how each one differs from 6401.
- 6402: rubber or plastic soles and uppers, but not waterproof footwear
- 6403: uppers of leather
- 6404: uppers of textile materials
- 6405: other footwear that fits nowhere else in the chapter
- 6406: parts of footwear, such as removable in-soles and heel cushions, plus gaiters and leggings
Find buyers and suppliers in HS code 6401 import and export data
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Related
- Chapter 64 footwear HS codes
- HS 6402 rubber or plastic footwear (non-waterproof)
- HS 6403 leather footwear
- HS 6404 textile-upper footwear
- HS 6405 other footwear
- HS 6406 footwear parts
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Nearby headings in Chapter 64
- 6402Footwear; with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics (excluding…5 codes
- 6403Footwear; with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition…8 codes
- 6404Footwear; with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition…3 codes
- 6405Footwear; other footwear n.e.c. in chapter 643 codes
- 6406Footwear; parts of footwear; removable in-soles, heel cushions and similar…3 codes
Who ships under 6401?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 3 codes beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section XII: Footwear, Headgear, Umbrellas; Feathers, chapters 64–67.
HS Code 6401: common questions
What is HS code 6401?
The upper must not be fixed to the sole by stitching, rivets, nails, screws or plugs.
Which chapter does HS 6401 fall under?
It falls under Chapter 64, footwear, gaiters and the like.
What is the HS code for waterproof boots with a metal toe-cap?
Use 640110.
What does HS code 640192 cover?
The sole and upper are rubber or plastic.
What is the difference between HS 6401 and 6402?
Both headings cover rubber or plastic footwear. 6401 is for waterproof footwear, while 6402 leaves waterproof footwear out.
Which HS code applies to footwear with leather or textile uppers?
Leather uppers go to 6403. Textile uppers go to 6404.
Who imports waterproof footwear under HS 6401?
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