Chapter 64 covers footwear, gaiters and the like, and parts thereof. This chapter includes footwear of various materials, from everyday leather shoes and sports shoes to professional protective footwear, but excludes footwear uppers without soles made of textile materials (Chapter 61 or 62) and asbestos footwear (Chapter 68), etc. This chapter is further subdivided based on the materials of the upper and outer sole, whether it is over the ankle, whether it has a metal protective toe-cap, and other criteria. Heading 6402 covers other footwear, namely footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics (excluding waterproof footwear, ski boots, ice skates, etc.). This heading includes sports shoes, casual shoes, sandals, etc., and is further divided into subheadings based on whether it is over the ankle, the specific materials of the outer sole and upper, whether it has a metal protective toe-cap, and other criteria. 6402 is the main classification heading for footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics. Code 640219 consists of 6 digits. The first 2 digits "64" represent Chapter 64, i.e., footwear, gaiters and the like, and parts thereof. Digits 3-4 "02" represent heading 6402, referring to other footwear, i.e., footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics (but excluding waterproof footwear, ski boots, etc.). Digits 5-6 "19" represent subheading 640219, specifically referring to other sports footwear; under heading 6402, it is first divided by whether it is over the ankle, whether it has a metal protective toe-cap, etc., and 640219 specifically refers to other sports footwear, i.e., sports footwear other than ski boots, cross-country ski boots, snowboard boots, ice skates and other specific sports footwear. This product is sports shoes, whose outer soles and uppers are usually made of rubber or plastics, and it does not belong to specific types such as waterproof footwear or ski boots, so it is classified under 6402 rather than 6401 (waterproof footwear) or 6403 (leather uppers). Under 6402, since it is sports shoes and does not belong to ski boots, etc., it is classified under 640219, rather than 640212 (ski boots) or 640220 (sandals), etc.
Chapter
Chapter 64 covers footwear, gaiters and the like, and parts thereof. This chapter includes footwear of various materials, from everyday leather shoes and sports shoes to professional protective footwear, but excludes footwear uppers without soles made of textile materials (Chapter 61 or 62) and asbestos footwear (Chapter 68), etc. This chapter is further subdivided based on the materials of the upper and outer sole, whether it is over the ankle, whether it has a metal protective toe-cap, and other criteria.
Heading
Heading 6402 covers other footwear, namely footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics (excluding waterproof footwear, ski boots, ice skates, etc.). This heading includes sports shoes, casual shoes, sandals, etc., and is further divided into subheadings based on whether it is over the ankle, the specific materials of the outer sole and upper, whether it has a metal protective toe-cap, and other criteria. 6402 is the main classification heading for footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics.
Digit Breakdown
Code 640219 consists of 6 digits. The first 2 digits "64" represent Chapter 64, i.e., footwear, gaiters and the like, and parts thereof. Digits 3-4 "02" represent heading 6402, referring to other footwear, i.e., footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics (but excluding waterproof footwear, ski boots, etc.). Digits 5-6 "19" represent subheading 640219, specifically referring to other sports footwear; under heading 6402, it is first divided by whether it is over the ankle, whether it has a metal protective toe-cap, etc., and 640219 specifically refers to other sports footwear, i.e., sports footwear other than ski boots, cross-country ski boots, snowboard boots, ice skates and other specific sports footwear.
Classification Basis
This product is sports shoes, whose outer soles and uppers are usually made of rubber or plastics, and it does not belong to specific types such as waterproof footwear or ski boots, so it is classified under 6402 rather than 6401 (waterproof footwear) or 6403 (leather uppers). Under 6402, since it is sports shoes and does not belong to ski boots, etc., it is classified under 640219, rather than 640212 (ski boots) or 640220 (sandals), etc.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: The Chinese and English names of the declared goods, which should accurately reflect the type of footwear, such as "Sports shoes". Style: Describe the style of the shoe, such as low-top, high-top, over-the-ankle, etc., which affects subheading classification. Upper Material: Describe the upper material in detail, such as rubber, plastics, leather, textile materials, etc., and indicate the main material. Sole Material: Describe the sole material, such as rubber, plastics, leather, etc., which must be distinguished from the upper material. Brand: Declare the brand of the goods; if there is no brand, indicate "No brand". Item Number: The item number designated by the manufacturer or seller, used to identify the specific style. Specifications and Model: Includes size, color, etc., such as "Size 42, black". Whether It Has a Metal Protective Toe-Cap: Declare whether the toe of the shoe is fitted with a metal protective toe-cap, which affects subheading classification. Product Name: Sports shoes; Style: Low-top, not over the ankle; Upper Material: Plastics; Sole Material: Rubber; Brand: ABC; Item Number: XYZ123; Specifications and Model: Size 42, black; Whether It Has a Metal Protective Toe-Cap: No. Failing to distinguish upper and sole materials, leading to classification errors. Confusing sports shoes with ski boots, incorrectly classifying under 640212. Ignoring the declaration of whether it is over the ankle, affecting subheading classification. Failing to declare the brand or item number, affecting customs inspection and intellectual property protection.
Product Name
The Chinese and English names of the declared goods, which should accurately reflect the type of footwear, such as "Sports shoes".
⚠️ Writing only "shoes" or "sports shoes" without indicating the material, leading to classification disputes.
Style
Describe the style of the shoe, such as low-top, high-top, over-the-ankle, etc., which affects subheading classification.
⚠️ Failing to distinguish whether it is over the ankle, incorrectly classifying under 640219 or 640212.
Upper Material
Describe the upper material in detail, such as rubber, plastics, leather, textile materials, etc., and indicate the main material.
⚠️ Misreporting plastic uppers as leather, leading to classification errors.
Sole Material
Describe the sole material, such as rubber, plastics, leather, etc., which must be distinguished from the upper material.
⚠️ Ignoring the sole material and only reporting the upper material.
Brand
Declare the brand of the goods; if there is no brand, indicate "No brand".
The item number designated by the manufacturer or seller, used to identify the specific style.
⚠️ Incorrect item number or inconsistency with the actual goods.
Specifications and Model
Includes size, color, etc., such as "Size 42, black".
⚠️ Incomplete specifications and model, causing difficulties in inspection.
Whether It Has a Metal Protective Toe-Cap
Declare whether the toe of the shoe is fitted with a metal protective toe-cap, which affects subheading classification.
⚠️ Failing to declare the metal protective toe-cap, incorrectly classifying under 640219 instead of 6402.11, etc.
Example： Product Name: Sports shoes; Style: Low-top, not over the ankle; Upper Material: Plastics; Sole Material: Rubber; Brand: ABC; Item Number: XYZ123; Specifications and Model: Size 42, black; Whether It Has a Metal Protective Toe-Cap: No.
Common Mistakes：
Failing to distinguish upper and sole materials, leading to classification errors.
Confusing sports shoes with ski boots, incorrectly classifying under 640212.
Ignoring the declaration of whether it is over the ankle, affecting subheading classification.
Failing to declare the brand or item number, affecting customs inspection and intellectual property protection.
🎯 Classification Logic
The core basis for classification is the material of the outer sole and upper of the shoe. According to the notes to Chapter 64, the upper material is determined by the material constituting the greatest external surface area of the upper, and the sole material is determined by the part in contact with the ground. Sports shoes usually have outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, so they are classified under 6402. If the upper is leather, it is classified under 6403; if it is textile material, it is classified under 6404. In addition, consideration must be given to whether it is waterproof, whether it is over the ankle, whether it has a metal protective toe-cap, etc. 640212 Ski boots: 640212 specifically refers to ski boots, cross-country ski boots and snowboard boots, while 640219 is other sports footwear. The difference lies in the use: ski boots are used for skiing and have special designs; sports shoes are for general sports wear. 640220 Sandals: 640220 refers to sandals with uppers consisting of straps or thongs assembled to the sole by means of plugs, while 640219 is sports shoes. The difference lies in the style: sandals usually expose the foot, while sports shoes are fully or partially enclosed. 640291 Other footwear, over the ankle: 640291 refers to footwear over the ankle (not sports shoes), while 640219 is sports shoes. The difference lies in whether it is over the ankle and the use: sports shoes may or may not be over the ankle, but 640219 specifically refers to sports shoes. 640299 Other footwear: 640299 refers to other footwear not elsewhere specified, while 640219 is sports shoes. The difference lies in the use: sports shoes are specially designed for sports, while 640299 is for everyday shoes, etc. 640319 Other sports footwear, with leather uppers: 640319 is sports footwear with leather uppers, while 640219 is sports footwear with rubber or plastic uppers. The difference lies in the upper material. Are the upper materials rubber or plastics? Are the sole materials rubber or plastics? Does it belong to sports footwear? Does it have a metal protective toe-cap? Is it over the ankle?
Basis
The core basis for classification is the material of the outer sole and upper of the shoe. According to the notes to Chapter 64, the upper material is determined by the material constituting the greatest external surface area of the upper, and the sole material is determined by the part in contact with the ground. Sports shoes usually have outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, so they are classified under 6402. If the upper is leather, it is classified under 6403; if it is textile material, it is classified under 6404. In addition, consideration must be given to whether it is waterproof, whether it is over the ankle, whether it has a metal protective toe-cap, etc.
Confused Codes：
640212 - Ski boots
640212 specifically refers to ski boots, cross-country ski boots and snowboard boots, while 640219 is other sports footwear. The difference lies in the use: ski boots are used for skiing and have special designs; sports shoes are for general sports wear.
640220 - Sandals
640220 refers to sandals with uppers consisting of straps or thongs assembled to the sole by means of plugs, while 640219 is sports shoes. The difference lies in the style: sandals usually expose the foot, while sports shoes are fully or partially enclosed.
640291 - Other footwear, over the ankle
640291 refers to footwear over the ankle (not sports shoes), while 640219 is sports shoes. The difference lies in whether it is over the ankle and the use: sports shoes may or may not be over the ankle, but 640219 specifically refers to sports shoes.
640299 - Other footwear
640299 refers to other footwear not elsewhere specified, while 640219 is sports shoes. The difference lies in the use: sports shoes are specially designed for sports, while 640299 is for everyday shoes, etc.
640319 - Other sports footwear, with leather uppers
640319 is sports footwear with leather uppers, while 640219 is sports footwear with rubber or plastic uppers. The difference lies in the upper material.
Self-Check：
✓ Are the upper materials rubber or plastics?
✓ Are the sole materials rubber or plastics?
✓ Does it belong to sports footwear?
✓ Does it have a metal protective toe-cap?
✓ Is it over the ankle?
❓ FAQ
How to query the tariff rate for 640219? You can query through the official website of the General Administration of Customs, China International Trade Single Window, or third-party tariff query tools by entering HS code 640219 and information such as country of origin and trade mode. Note that tariff rates are subject to policy adjustments, and the latest published rates should prevail. What is the difference in classification between sports shoes and casual shoes? Sports shoes are usually specially designed for sports and have specific functions (such as anti-slip, shock absorption), and are classified under 640219; casual shoes, if the upper is rubber or plastics, may be classified under 640299. The key difference lies in the use and design, but customs mainly relies on the upper and sole materials and whether they are sports shoes. If the upper of sports shoes is textile material, which code should they be classified under? If the upper is textile material, they are classified under 6404 (footwear with uppers of textile materials). The specific subheading is determined by the sole material and whether they are sports shoes, such as 640411 for sports footwear. How to determine the main material of the upper when declaring? According to the notes to Chapter 64, the upper material is determined by the material constituting the greatest external surface area of the upper. If there are multiple materials, it is determined by the material with the largest area. Usually, you can refer to the percentage of upper material or visual inspection. Does 640219 include football shoes? Football shoes usually have leather or synthetic leather uppers and studded soles. If the upper is rubber or plastics, they are classified under 640219; if the upper is leather, they are classified under 640319. It must be determined based on the actual material. For exporting sports shoes to the United States, is the HS code the same? The United States uses HTSUS, and the first 6 digits are consistent with the HS code, both being 640219, but the last 4 digits may differ. When exporting, you must declare according to the U.S. HTSUS, which can be queried on the official website of the United States International Trade Commission. If sports shoes have a metal protective toe-cap, which code should they be classified under? If they have a metal protective toe-cap, they are classified under 6402.11 (footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, with a metal protective toe-cap), rather than 640219. A metal protective toe-cap refers to a toe-cap capable of withstanding a certain impact. How to declare sports shoes for cross-border e-commerce retail export? Cross-border e-commerce retail export requires declaration through cross-border e-commerce platforms or customs, providing order, payment, logistics and other information. The HS code is still 640219, but attention must be paid to the difference between personal items and cargo declaration, as well as the possible applicable cross-border e-commerce retail export policies.
Q: How to query the tariff rate for 640219?
A: You can query through the official website of the General Administration of Customs, China International Trade Single Window, or third-party tariff query tools by entering HS code 640219 and information such as country of origin and trade mode. Note that tariff rates are subject to policy adjustments, and the latest published rates should prevail.
Q: What is the difference in classification between sports shoes and casual shoes?
A: Sports shoes are usually specially designed for sports and have specific functions (such as anti-slip, shock absorption), and are classified under 640219; casual shoes, if the upper is rubber or plastics, may be classified under 640299. The key difference lies in the use and design, but customs mainly relies on the upper and sole materials and whether they are sports shoes.
Q: If the upper of sports shoes is textile material, which code should they be classified under?
A: If the upper is textile material, they are classified under 6404 (footwear with uppers of textile materials). The specific subheading is determined by the sole material and whether they are sports shoes, such as 640411 for sports footwear.
Q: How to determine the main material of the upper when declaring?
A: According to the notes to Chapter 64, the upper material is determined by the material constituting the greatest external surface area of the upper. If there are multiple materials, it is determined by the material with the largest area. Usually, you can refer to the percentage of upper material or visual inspection.
Q: Does 640219 include football shoes?
A: Football shoes usually have leather or synthetic leather uppers and studded soles. If the upper is rubber or plastics, they are classified under 640219; if the upper is leather, they are classified under 640319. It must be determined based on the actual material.
Q: For exporting sports shoes to the United States, is the HS code the same?
A: The United States uses HTSUS, and the first 6 digits are consistent with the HS code, both being 640219, but the last 4 digits may differ. When exporting, you must declare according to the U.S. HTSUS, which can be queried on the official website of the United States International Trade Commission.
Q: If sports shoes have a metal protective toe-cap, which code should they be classified under?
A: If they have a metal protective toe-cap, they are classified under 6402.11 (footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, with a metal protective toe-cap), rather than 640219. A metal protective toe-cap refers to a toe-cap capable of withstanding a certain impact.
Q: How to declare sports shoes for cross-border e-commerce retail export?
A: Cross-border e-commerce retail export requires declaration through cross-border e-commerce platforms or customs, providing order, payment, logistics and other information. The HS code is still 640219, but attention must be paid to the difference between personal items and cargo declaration, as well as the possible applicable cross-border e-commerce retail export policies.
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