Chapter 64 covers footwear, gaiters and the like, and parts thereof, including various types of everyday shoes, athletic shoes, protective shoes, and components such as soles and heels. This chapter classifies headings according to upper material and sole material, and is the core chapter for footwear classification in international trade. Heading 6402 covers other footwear, namely footwear with uppers of rubber or plastics and soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather, but excludes waterproof footwear, ice skates and ski boots among specific categories of sports footwear. The first 2 digits 64 represent Chapter 64, footwear; digits 3-4, 02, represent heading 6402, namely footwear with uppers of rubber or plastics; digits 5-6, 20, are the subheading specifically referring to sports footwear. Therefore, 640220 as a whole refers to sports footwear with uppers of rubber or plastics. The goods have uppers of rubber or plastics and are sports footwear, so they are classified under 640220. If the uppers were leather, they would be classified under 6403; if of textile materials, under 6404; if waterproof footwear, under 6401. Therefore, accurate distinction must be made based on upper material and use.
Chapter
Chapter 64 covers footwear, gaiters and the like, and parts thereof, including various types of everyday shoes, athletic shoes, protective shoes, and components such as soles and heels. This chapter classifies headings according to upper material and sole material, and is the core chapter for footwear classification in international trade.
Heading
Heading 6402 covers other footwear, namely footwear with uppers of rubber or plastics and soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather, but excludes waterproof footwear, ice skates and ski boots among specific categories of sports footwear.
Digit Breakdown
The first 2 digits 64 represent Chapter 64, footwear; digits 3-4, 02, represent heading 6402, namely footwear with uppers of rubber or plastics; digits 5-6, 20, are the subheading specifically referring to sports footwear. Therefore, 640220 as a whole refers to sports footwear with uppers of rubber or plastics.
Classification Basis
The goods have uppers of rubber or plastics and are sports footwear, so they are classified under 640220. If the uppers were leather, they would be classified under 6403; if of textile materials, under 6404; if waterproof footwear, under 6401. Therefore, accurate distinction must be made based on upper material and use.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: The specific name of the declared goods, such as sports shoes, training shoes, etc. Brand: Fill in the brand name; if there is no brand, write 'None'. Upper Material: Indicate rubber or plastics, and specify the material. Sole Material: Indicate rubber, plastics, leather, etc. Style: Such as sports shoes, casual shoes; sports use must be clearly stated. Size: Fill in the shoe size, such as 39, 40, etc. Packaging Specifications: Such as quantity per carton and packaging method. Product Name: Sports Shoes; Brand: ABC; Upper Material: Plastics; Sole Material: Rubber; Style: Sports Shoes; Size: 39-44; Packaging Specifications: 20 pairs per carton. Upper material incorrectly declared as textile, leading to classification errors. Failure to distinguish sports shoes from casual shoes, affecting the subheading. Incomplete declaration of sole material, which may affect the tariff rate.
Product Name
The specific name of the declared goods, such as sports shoes, training shoes, etc.
⚠️ Writing only 'shoes' without indicating sports use.
Brand
Fill in the brand name; if there is no brand, write 'None'.
⚠️ Mistaking a trademark logo for the brand.
Upper Material
Indicate rubber or plastics, and specify the material.
⚠️ Writing vaguely 'synthetic material'.
Sole Material
Indicate rubber, plastics, leather, etc.
⚠️ Omitting declaration of the sole material.
Style
Such as sports shoes, casual shoes; sports use must be clearly stated.
Upper material incorrectly declared as textile, leading to classification errors.
Failure to distinguish sports shoes from casual shoes, affecting the subheading.
Incomplete declaration of sole material, which may affect the tariff rate.
🎯 Classification Logic
The classification basis is the notes to Chapter 64 and subheading notes of the Import and Export Tariff. Core determination: whether the upper material is rubber or plastics and whether it is sports footwear. Sports footwear must have specialized athletic design features, such as anti-slip and shock-absorbing characteristics. 640219 Other sports footwear: Uppers are of other materials (such as leather), whereas 640220 has uppers of rubber or plastics. 640291 Other footwear: Uppers are of rubber or plastics but they are not sports footwear, such as casual shoes. 640319 Leather sports footwear: Uppers are of leather, whereas 640220 is rubber or plastics. 640411 Textile upper sports footwear: Uppers are of textile materials, whereas 640220 is rubber or plastics. Are the uppers of rubber or plastics? Are they sports footwear? Does the sole material affect classification? Are waterproof footwear excluded? Are special sports footwear such as ice skates excluded?
Basis
The classification basis is the notes to Chapter 64 and subheading notes of the Import and Export Tariff. Core determination: whether the upper material is rubber or plastics and whether it is sports footwear. Sports footwear must have specialized athletic design features, such as anti-slip and shock-absorbing characteristics.
Confused Codes：
640219 - Other sports footwear
Uppers are of other materials (such as leather), whereas 640220 has uppers of rubber or plastics.
640291 - Other footwear
Uppers are of rubber or plastics but they are not sports footwear, such as casual shoes.
640319 - Leather sports footwear
Uppers are of leather, whereas 640220 is rubber or plastics.
640411 - Textile upper sports footwear
Uppers are of textile materials, whereas 640220 is rubber or plastics.
Self-Check：
✓ Are the uppers of rubber or plastics?
✓ Are they sports footwear?
✓ Does the sole material affect classification?
✓ Are waterproof footwear excluded?
✓ Are special sports footwear such as ice skates excluded?
❓ FAQ
How can it be determined whether the upper is of rubber or plastics? Check the upper material label or test report. If the main component is rubber or plastics, classify under 6402. Note that coated fabrics may be classified as textile materials. How are sports shoes distinguished from casual shoes? Sports shoes usually have specialized athletic functional designs, such as anti-slip soles and air cushions; casual shoes do not. Customs may require a functional description. How can the tariff rate for 640220 be checked? The tariff rate must be determined based on country of origin, trade agreements, etc. It can be checked in the Import and Export Tariff, on the website of the General Administration of Customs, or by consulting a customs broker. Does the sole material affect classification? Under 6402, the sole material does not affect the subheading, but it may affect classification within the chapter. If the sole is leather, it is still classified under 6402. What certifications are required for sports shoes exported to the United States? They must comply with U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) requirements, such as lead content testing for children's shoes. For specifics, consult a testing institution. How should sports shoes sold via cross-border e-commerce be declared? Complete declaration elements must be provided, including material, brand, model, etc. It is recommended to use a legitimate customs broker to avoid undervaluation. What is the main difference between 640220 and 640219? 640219 has uppers of other materials (such as leather), while 640220 has uppers of rubber or plastics. The upper material must be accurately determined during classification.
Q: How can it be determined whether the upper is of rubber or plastics?
A: Check the upper material label or test report. If the main component is rubber or plastics, classify under 6402. Note that coated fabrics may be classified as textile materials.
Q: How are sports shoes distinguished from casual shoes?
A: Sports shoes usually have specialized athletic functional designs, such as anti-slip soles and air cushions; casual shoes do not. Customs may require a functional description.
Q: How can the tariff rate for 640220 be checked?
A: The tariff rate must be determined based on country of origin, trade agreements, etc. It can be checked in the Import and Export Tariff, on the website of the General Administration of Customs, or by consulting a customs broker.
Q: Does the sole material affect classification?
A: Under 6402, the sole material does not affect the subheading, but it may affect classification within the chapter. If the sole is leather, it is still classified under 6402.
Q: What certifications are required for sports shoes exported to the United States?
A: They must comply with U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) requirements, such as lead content testing for children's shoes. For specifics, consult a testing institution.
Q: How should sports shoes sold via cross-border e-commerce be declared?
A: Complete declaration elements must be provided, including material, brand, model, etc. It is recommended to use a legitimate customs broker to avoid undervaluation.
Q: What is the main difference between 640220 and 640219?
A: 640219 has uppers of other materials (such as leather), while 640220 has uppers of rubber or plastics. The upper material must be accurately determined during classification.
⚠️ Disclaimer: HS code classification, declaration elements, tariff rates and regulatory conditions on this page are for reference only and do not constitute legal advice on customs classification. Tariff rates and regulations are subject to change; the latest announcements from the General Administration of Customs and on-site determinations shall prevail. Please consult professional customs brokers or customs authorities before import/export.