HS Code 6403Footwear; with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather
8 six-digit codes · Heading 3 of 6 in Chapter 64 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
It sorts shoes and boots by their leather top, their sole and how high they rise.
No heading in Chapter 64 is cut finer than 6403. Its 8 six-digit codes, 640312 to 640399, are the most any single heading in the chapter carries — “Footwear; with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather” is where this chapter gets specific. The heading is number 3 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 6403
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 640312 | Sports footwear; with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather, ski-boots, snowboard boots and cross-country ski footwear |
| 640319 | Sports footwear; (other than ski-boots, snowboard boots or cross-country ski footwear), with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather |
| 640320 | Footwear; with outer soles of leather, uppers consisting of leather straps across instep and around the big toe |
| 640340 | Footwear; with metal toe-cap, outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather, uppers of leather |
| 640351 | Footwear; n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, with outer soles and uppers of leather, covering the ankle |
| 640359 | Footwear; n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, (not covering the ankle), outer soles and uppers of leather |
| 640391 | Footwear; n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, covering the ankle, outer soles of rubber, plastics or composition leather, uppers of leather |
| 640399 | Footwear; n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, (not covering the ankle), outer soles of rubber, plastics or composition leather, uppers of leather |
What HS code 6403 covers: leather upper footwear
Heading 6403 is for shoes and boots with a leather top part. Sports shoes, ski boots, strap sandals, safety shoes and ankle boots can all fit here. The sole then helps decide the exact code.
Every country uses the same first six digits and may add more for its own tariff classification. This makes the leather footwear HS code easy to compare across borders.
You will see n.e.c. in some descriptions. It means not elsewhere classified. Those codes catch leather footwear that the earlier codes do not name.
How to choose the right 6403 subheading
Start with the most specific code and move down. The last four codes catch what is left, so test the sports, strap and toe-cap codes first.
- Every other sports shoe uses 640319.
- A metal toe-cap, as in many safety shoes: 640340.
- Leather sole and leather upper: 640351 if the shoe covers the ankle, 640359 if it does not.
- Other sole types: 640391 if the shoe covers the ankle, 640399 if it does not.
6403 vs 6401, 6402, 6404, 6405 and 6406
Chapter 64 headings are split mostly by upper material and sole material. The difference between 6403 and 6404 is the upper. Leather uppers belong in 6403. Textile uppers belong in 6404.
The other headings sit apart like this:
- 6401: waterproof footwear made of rubber or plastics, where the upper is not stitched, riveted, nailed, screwed or plugged to the sole.
- 6402: footwear made of rubber or plastics that is not the waterproof type in 6401.
- 6405: other footwear in the chapter that fits none of the headings before it.
- 6406: parts of footwear, such as removable in-soles and heel cushions, plus gaiters and leggings.
HS 6403 import and export data for buyers and suppliers
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- Chapter 64 footwear HS codes
- HS 6402 rubber and plastic footwear
- HS 6404 textile upper footwear
- HS 6401 waterproof footwear
- HS 6405 other footwear
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Nearby headings in Chapter 64
- 6401Footwear; waterproof, with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics…3 codes
- 6402Footwear; with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics (excluding…5 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 6403?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 8 codes beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section XII: Footwear, Headgear, Umbrellas; Feathers, chapters 64–67.
HS Code 6403: common questions
What is HS code 6403?
It is the heading for footwear with leather uppers. It sits in Section XII, inside Chapter 64.
What is the difference between HS 6403 and 6404?
The upper material. Heading 6403 has leather uppers, while heading 6404 has uppers of textile materials.
What is the HS code for leather sports shoes?
Most leather sports shoes go to 640319. Ski-boots, snowboard boots and cross-country ski footwear go to 640312 instead.
Which HS code for leather boots covering the ankle?
If the sole is leather, use 640351. For other sole types, use 640391.
What if my leather shoe does not cover the ankle?
Use 640359 for a leather sole, or 640399 for other sole types. Check the sports, strap and toe-cap codes before these.
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