What is HS-4 6403 for footwear?
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HS-4 · Heading
6403 — Footwear; with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather
Chapter 64: Footwear
Plain-language overview
Use HS-4 6403 when importing footwear that has outer soles made of rubber, plastics, leather, or composition leather, and uppers made of leather. For example, if you're shipping leather boots with rubber soles, this is the correct classification.
When determining the right HS-6 code under 6403, consider the specific type of footwear. For instance, if your product is a ski boot, it falls under 640312. However, if it’s a different type of sports shoe, you would use 640319 instead.
Another important distinction is between footwear that covers the ankle and those that do not. For ankle-covering leather footwear, you would select 640351 or 640391, while non-ankle covering options would fall under 640359 or 640399.
Keywords & topics
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HS-4 6403 · footwear classification · import footwear codes · sports footwear HS-6 · ankle covering shoes · leather footwear · rubber sole shoes · composition leather footwear · ski boots HS-6 · safety footwear classification
Examples
Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.
- Leather hiking boots with rubber soles
- Cross-country ski boots made of leather
- Sandals with leather straps and rubber soles
- Ankle-high leather work boots
- Non-ankle covering leather shoes with rubber soles
- Sports shoes with leather uppers and composition soles
- Leather safety footwear with metal toe-caps
Common questions
Frequent classification questions with short practical guidance.
How to classify sports footwear under HS-6?
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What are the differences between HS-6 codes for footwear?
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Which HS-6 code for ankle-high leather boots?
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How to determine the right footwear classification?
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What is the import duty for HS-4 6403 footwear?
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Related topics
Common real-world topics that come up during code comparison.
how to classify footwear with rubber soles
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differences between sports footwear HS-6 codes
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importing leather boots under HS-4 6403
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choosing the right HS-6 code for footwear
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requirements for importing footwear with leather uppers
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understanding footwear classifications for customs
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how to identify ankle covering footwear HS-6
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import regulations for sports shoes with leather uppers
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Questions & answers
For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.
- What types of footwear fall under HS-4 6403?
- HS-4 6403 covers footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather, or composition leather and uppers made of leather, including boots, shoes, and sandals.
- How do I choose between HS-6 codes for sports footwear?
- Select **640312** for ski boots, **640319** for other sports footwear, and ensure to check if they cover the ankle for accurate classification.
- What is the difference between ankle and non-ankle covering footwear in HS-4 6403?
- Ankle covering footwear is classified under codes like **640351** and **640391**, while non-ankle covering options use **640359** and **640399**.
- Are there specific requirements for importing footwear under HS-4 6403?
- Yes, ensure compliance with safety standards and labeling requirements for footwear, especially for those with metal toe-caps or specific materials.
- What should I do if my footwear doesn't fit neatly into any HS-6 subheading?
- If your footwear is not specifically classified, use **n.e.c.** (not elsewhere classified) codes like **640359** or **640399** for proper categorization.
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HS-6 subheadings (8)
- 640312Sports footwear; with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather, ski-boots, snowboard boots and cross-country ski footwear
- 640319Sports 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
- 640320Footwear; with outer soles of leather, uppers consisting of leather straps across instep and around the big toe
- 640340Footwear; with metal toe-cap, outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather, uppers of leather
- 640351Footwear; n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, with outer soles and uppers of leather, covering the ankle
- 640359Footwear; n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, (not covering the ankle), outer soles and uppers of leather
- 640391Footwear; n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, covering the ankle, outer soles of rubber, plastics or composition leather, uppers of leather
- 640399Footwear; n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, (not covering the ankle), outer soles of rubber, plastics or composition leather, uppers of leather