Section XII · Footwear & Headgear · Chapter 64
Footwear; gaiters and the like; parts of such articles
About chapter 64
Chapter 64 covers footwear, gaiters and the like; parts of such articles: shoes, boots and sandals classified largely by the material of the outer sole and upper (leather, rubber, textile), which is often the deciding factor for the applicable duty rate.
Classification tip: The material of the outer sole in contact with the ground, not the upper, is usually what determines the subheading: check the sole material carefully before classifying footwear.
25 six-digit codes
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)
3 codes6401.10Footwear; waterproof with metal toe-cap, rubber or plastic outer soles and uppers (not assembled by stitch, rivet, nail, screw, plug or similar)6401.92Footwear; 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)6401.99Footwear; 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)
Footwear; with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics (excluding waterproof footwear)
5 codes6402.12Sports footwear; with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, ski-boots, cross-country ski footwear and snowboard boots6402.19Sports footwear; (other than ski-boots, snowboard boots or cross-country ski footwear), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics6402.20Footwear; with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, upper straps or thongs assembled to the sole by plugs6402.91Footwear; n.e.c. in heading no. 6402, covering the ankle, with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics6402.99Footwear; n.e.c. in heading no. 6402, (other than just covering the ankle), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics
Footwear; with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather
8 codes6403.12Sports footwear; with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather, ski-boots, snowboard boots and cross-country ski footwear6403.19Sports 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 leather6403.20Footwear; with outer soles of leather, uppers consisting of leather straps across instep and around the big toe6403.40Footwear; with metal toe-cap, outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather, uppers of leather6403.51Footwear; n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, with outer soles and uppers of leather, covering the ankle6403.59Footwear; n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, (not covering the ankle), outer soles and uppers of leather6403.91Footwear; n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, covering the ankle, outer soles of rubber, plastics or composition leather, uppers of leather6403.99Footwear; n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, (not covering the ankle), outer soles of rubber, plastics or composition leather, uppers of leather
Footwear; with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of textile materials
3 codes6404.11Sports footwear; tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes and the like, with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textile materials6404.19Footwear; (other than sportswear), with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textile materials6404.20Footwear; outer soles of leather or composition leather, uppers of textile materials
Footwear; other footwear n.e.c. in chapter 64
3 codes6405.10Footwear; with uppers of leather or composition leather, n.e.c. in chapter 646405.20Footwear; with uppers of textile materials, n.e.c. in chapter 646405.90Footwear; n.e.c. in chapter 64
Footwear; parts of footwear; removable in-soles, heel cushions and similar articles; gaiters, le.g.ings and similar articles, and parts thereof
3 codes6406.10Footwear; parts, uppers and parts thereof, other than stiffeners6406.20Footwear; parts, outer soles and heels, of rubber or plastics6406.90Footwear; parts, n.e.c. in heading 6406
More chapters in section XII: Footwear & Headgear
Codes and descriptions follow the WCO six-digit Harmonized System nomenclature. National tariff schedules extend these to 8–13 digits and set the actual duty rate, so confirm the full code for your destination country with your customs broker before filing. To copy a code, hover a row and use the copy button; every code has 6401-style dot notation ready for your commercial invoice.
Chapter 64 FAQ
What does HS code chapter 64 cover?
Chapter 64 of the Harmonized System covers: footwear; gaiters and the like; parts of such articles. It belongs to section XII (Footwear & Headgear) and contains 6 four-digit headings, 6401–6406.
How many HS codes are in chapter 64?
Chapter 64 contains 6 four-digit headings and 25 six-digit subheadings. Countries subdivide these further (8–13 digits) in their national tariff schedules, so the full national count is larger.
Is HS code 6401 the same in every country?
Yes. The six-digit level of every code in this chapter is harmonised by the World Customs Organization and identical in all member countries. Digits beyond the sixth (for example the US 10-digit HTS or the EU 8-digit CN) are national and set the actual duty rate.
How do I choose the right code within chapter 64?
Work from the four-digit heading down: pick the heading that best matches your product, then the six-digit subheading that matches its material, form or processing. If two codes seem to fit, customs rules (the General Rules of Interpretation) decide, and when in doubt, confirm with your customs broker before filing.