HS Code 6402Footwear; with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics (excluding waterproof footwear)
5 six-digit codes · Heading 2 of 6 in Chapter 64 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 6402 is the heading for rubber and plastic footwear, meaning shoes and boots with soles and uppers of those materials, except the waterproof kind.
Goods answering to “Footwear; with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics (excluding waterproof footwear)” split into 5 six-digit codes, 640212 through 640299. Each one carries its own customs description, and the exact wording below is what a classification has to match. The heading is number 2 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 6402
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 640212 | Sports footwear; with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, ski-boots, cross-country ski footwear and snowboard boots |
| 640219 | Sports footwear; (other than ski-boots, snowboard boots or cross-country ski footwear), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics |
| 640220 | Footwear; with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, upper straps or thongs assembled to the sole by plugs |
| 640291 | Footwear; n.e.c. in heading no. 6402, covering the ankle, with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics |
| 640299 | Footwear; n.e.c. in heading no. 6402, (other than just covering the ankle), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics |
What 6402 covers in Chapter 64
Heading 6402 groups shoes and boots where the sole and the upper are both made of rubber or plastics. Pairs of that make which are waterproof are kept out, because they have their own heading, 6401. Other pairs of that make land here.
You may also see it written as HSN code 6402 or HTS code 6402. The name changes with the country, but the core number is the same. Customs uses it for tariff classification, so a wrong pick can slow a shipment down.
Think of 6402 as the general home for moulded and plastic-style shoes. Sports shoes, ski gear, sandals with plugged straps and plain everyday shoes all fit. The six-digit code you choose depends on the shape and use of the shoe.
How to choose the right 6402 subheading
Work through the questions in order. Stop at the first one that fits your product.
The letters n.e.c. mean not elsewhere classified. The last two codes catch what the earlier ones do not. If you are still unsure, try the HS code classifier before you file.
- Is it made for skiing or snowboarding? Use 640212.
- Is it sports footwear of any other kind? Use 640219.
- Use 640220.
- Does it cover the ankle and fit none of the above? Use 640291.
- Is it any other pair that does not just cover the ankle? Use 640299.
HS code 6402 vs 6401 waterproof footwear
The first split is about water. Heading 6401 is for waterproof footwear with rubber or plastic soles and uppers, where the upper is not fixed to the sole by stitching, rivets, nails, screws, plugs or similar methods. Heading 6402 takes the pairs that fall outside that description.
The next split is the upper. Leather uppers point you to 6403. Textile uppers point you to 6404. In both of those headings the outer sole can be rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather.
Two more headings sit nearby. Heading 6405 holds other footwear not named elsewhere in the chapter. Heading 6406 is not for finished shoes. It covers parts of footwear, removable in-soles, heel cushions, gaiters and similar articles.
- 6401: waterproof footwear
- 6403: leather uppers
- 6404: textile uppers
- 6405: other footwear
- 6406: parts, in-soles and gaiters
Import export data for rubber and plastic footwear
A code tells you what a product is. Shipment records tell you who trades it. For these shoes, that means finding the importers and exporters behind each shipment.
EximDataX shows shipment-level import and export records from official customs sources. Coverage: 43 direct customs feeds plus 184 mirror-derived countries. Named buyers and named suppliers are available in 38 of the 43 direct markets. Most markets refresh weekly and some refresh daily.
You can search by HS code to see who imports and exports a product, and book a free demo. Start with 6402, or narrow down to one of its six-digit codes.
Related
Nearby headings in Chapter 64
- 6401Footwear; waterproof, with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics…3 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 6402?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 5 codes beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section XII: Footwear, Headgear, Umbrellas; Feathers, chapters 64–67.
HS Code 6402: common questions
What is HS code 6402?
It is the Harmonized System heading for footwear whose outer soles and uppers are both rubber or plastics, minus waterproof types. It sits in Chapter 64, the footwear chapter.
What does HS 6402 include?
It has five subheadings. They cover ski and snowboard boots, other sports footwear, pairs with plugged straps or thongs, and two catch-all codes split by whether the shoe covers the ankle.
What is the difference between HS 6401 and 6402?
Waterproof pairs with an upper not stitched, riveted, nailed, screwed or plugged to the sole go under 6401. The same materials in other builds go under 6402.
What is the HS code for rubber or plastic sports shoes?
Most sports shoes with these soles and uppers go under 640219.
Which HS code covers footwear with leather or textile uppers?
Leather uppers go under 6403. Textile uppers go under 6404.
Where can I find import and export data for HS 6402?
Use the import data and export data pages on EximDataX and look up 6402 or one of its six-digit codes. The buyer data and supplier data pages show the names on each side of the trade.
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