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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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

Short phrases that describe this HS-4 heading when you're searching or filtering schedules.

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

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What is HS-4 6403 for footwear?
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Which HS-6 code for ankle-high leather boots?
How to determine the right footwear classification?
What is the import duty for HS-4 6403 footwear?

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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