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6406 — Footwear; parts of footwear; removable in-soles, heel cushions and similar articles; gaiters, le.g.ings and similar articles, and parts thereof
Chapter 64: Footwear
Plain-language overview
Use HS-4 6406 when importing or exporting footwear parts, such as removable insoles or outer soles made from rubber. For example, if you're shipping a batch of rubber outer soles for athletic shoes, this heading applies.
When deciding between the HS-6 lines, note that 640610 covers uppers and similar parts that aren't stiffeners, while 640620 is specific to outer soles and heels made of rubber or plastics. If your product includes both components, you’ll need to determine the primary function to select the correct code.
The 640690 line is for footwear parts not specifically mentioned elsewhere in heading 6406. If your product doesn’t fit neatly into the first two categories, such as a specialized insole or a unique heel component, this code may be appropriate.
Keywords & topics
Short phrases that describe this HS-4 heading when you're searching or filtering schedules.
footwear parts · removable insoles · outer soles · heel cushions · gaiters · footwear uppers · rubber footwear components · plastic shoe parts · HS-4 6406 · import footwear parts · export footwear components
Examples
Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.
- Removable insoles for athletic footwear
- Rubber outer soles for casual shoes
- Leather uppers for dress shoes
- Plastic heel cushions for sandals
- Gaiters made from synthetic materials
- Parts of footwear not classified elsewhere
Common questions
How people often phrase their search when they're trying to classify goods like yours.
- What is HS-4 6406 used for?
- How to classify footwear parts for import?
- What are the subheadings under HS-4 6406?
- Are rubber outer soles classified differently?
- How to choose between HS-6 lines for footwear?
- What does n.e.c. mean in HS-6 640690?
Related topics
Longer phrases that come up when you're comparing codes or talking to a broker.
- how to classify removable insoles under HS-4 6406
- differences between footwear uppers and outer soles
- guidelines for importing footwear parts
- examples of footwear components under HS-4 6406
- understanding HS-6 subheadings for footwear
- what to do if my footwear part is n.e.c.
- importing rubber soles for shoes
- exporting parts of footwear to different countries
Questions & answers
For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.
- What types of products fall under HS-4 6406?
- HS-4 6406 includes removable insoles, outer soles, heel cushions, gaiters, and various parts of footwear.
- How do I determine the correct HS-6 subheading?
- Identify the primary function of your product; if it’s an upper, use 640610; for outer soles, use 640620; for others, consider 640690.
- What does n.e.c. mean in HS-6 640690?
- N.e.c. stands for 'not elsewhere classified,' meaning it covers footwear parts that don’t fit the other specific categories.
- Can I use HS-4 6406 for all types of footwear?
- No, HS-4 6406 specifically applies to parts of footwear, not finished footwear products.
- Are there any restrictions on importing footwear parts?
- Always check for country-specific regulations and standards for footwear parts, as they may vary.
- What materials are covered under HS-4 6406?
- HS-4 6406 covers parts made from various materials, including rubber, plastics, leather, and textiles.
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