HS Code 6404Footwear; with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of textile materials
3 six-digit codes · Heading 4 of 6 in Chapter 64 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 6404 is the customs heading for shoes with fabric tops, from tennis and gym shoes to everyday footwear with textile uppers. This page explains what fits here, how the three codes differ, and where to see who trades it.
“Footwear; with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of textile materials” divides three ways under heading 6404 — 640411, 640419 and 640420. Each carries its own customs description, and the exact wording below is what a classification has to match. The heading is number 4 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 6404
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 640411 | Sports footwear; tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes and the like, with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textile materials |
| 640419 | Footwear; (other than sportswear), with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textile materials |
| 640420 | Footwear; outer soles of leather or composition leather, uppers of textile materials |
What HS code 6404 covers
Heading 6404 is for shoes that have a textile upper. The upper is the part that wraps over the foot. Here it is made of fabric.
The sole is the second test. Composition leather is made from leather fibres pressed together.
Sneakers are the familiar example. Tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes and training shoes sit in this heading when they have fabric uppers and a rubber or plastic sole. You may also see the same number written as HSN code 6404 or HTS code 6404. The heading number does not change.
The heading belongs to Chapter 64 footwear, so its siblings are other kinds of shoes and shoe parts. If your shoe has a different upper material, it probably belongs next door.
Six-digit codes under heading 6404
The heading splits by the use of the shoe and by the sole material. Pick the code that matches the shoe in front of you.
Sports shoes with rubber or plastic soles go to 640411. Rubber or plastic soled shoes that are not sportswear go to 640419.
6404 vs 6402, 6403 and 6405: choosing the right heading
Start with the upper, then check the sole. This one habit settles most doubts about the difference between HS 6403 and 6404. If the upper is leather, use 6403. If the upper is textile, use 6404.
Footwear with both the sole and the upper made of rubber or plastics goes to 6402, unless it is waterproof and not sewn or riveted together. That kind sits in 6401. Anything that fits no earlier heading falls into 6405. Parts of shoes, loose in-soles, heel cushions and gaiters are in 6406, not in a shoe heading.
Customs offices in each country add extra digits after the first six, and duty is set on those longer codes. Use the HS code classifier to narrow a product down before you file. This page gives no duty rates.
- 6403: leather uppers.
- 6405: other footwear not named elsewhere in the chapter.
HS 6404 import and export data
Classification tells you what a shoe is. Shipment records tell you who is buying and selling it. These are the facts about the data behind this heading:
- 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.
Find buyers and suppliers of textile upper footwear
Open the live records for 6404 to look at shipments in the markets that matter to you. Sellers can find companies that already buy this kind of shoe. Buyers can find the factories that ship it.
If you are not sure which of the three codes fits your product, check it first with the classifier, then run the search.
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
- 6403Footwear; with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition…8 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 6404?
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 6404: common questions
What does HS code 6404 cover?
It covers footwear that has an upper made of textile materials and an outer sole of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather.
What is the HS code for sports shoes with textile uppers?
Use 640411.
What is the difference between HS 6403 and 6404?
The upper decides it.
Which code covers textile upper shoes with leather soles?
That is 640420.
Is the 4-digit code 6404 enough for customs?
No. You need at least the six-digit code, and your country will add more digits for its own tariff. The HS code classifier can help you find the right one.
Where can I find HS 6404 import and export data?
Look at the live records for 6404 on EximDataX. They list real shipments with the companies behind them, so you can see who buys and sells textile upper footwear.
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
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