Chapter 64 covers footwear, gaiters and the like, and parts thereof. This chapter includes all types of footwear other than those made of textile materials, such as footwear made of leather, rubber, plastics, etc. This chapter also covers parts of footwear, such as uppers, soles, heels, etc., but excludes footwear made of textile materials (Chapter 61 or 62) and footwear for dolls (Chapter 95), etc. Heading 6402 covers other footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics. Specifically, it includes footwear with both outer soles and uppers made of rubber or plastics, but excludes waterproof footwear (6401) and sports footwear (6403), etc. Footwear under this heading is generally used for daily wear, casual or work purposes, with materials mainly being rubber or plastics. The first 2 digits 64 represent Chapter 64, footwear, gaiters and the like, and parts thereof. The 3rd-4th digits 02 represent heading 6402, i.e., other footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics. The 5th-6th digits 50 are a subheading, indicating other footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, not elsewhere specified. Specifically, under heading 6402, further subdivision is based on footwear type and use, such as 6401 for waterproof footwear, 6402 for other rubber or plastic footwear, 6403 for leather footwear, 6404 for textile footwear, 6405 for footwear of other materials. Subheading 640250 covers rubber or plastic footwear not specifically enumerated. The goods are classified under 640250 because their outer soles and uppers are both made of rubber or plastics, and they are not waterproof footwear (6401) or sports footwear (6403) or other specifically enumerated. If the upper is of textile material, it should be classified under 6404; if leather, under 6403. Therefore, material is key to classification.
Chapter
Chapter 64 covers footwear, gaiters and the like, and parts thereof. This chapter includes all types of footwear other than those made of textile materials, such as footwear made of leather, rubber, plastics, etc. This chapter also covers parts of footwear, such as uppers, soles, heels, etc., but excludes footwear made of textile materials (Chapter 61 or 62) and footwear for dolls (Chapter 95), etc.
Heading
Heading 6402 covers other footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics. Specifically, it includes footwear with both outer soles and uppers made of rubber or plastics, but excludes waterproof footwear (6401) and sports footwear (6403), etc. Footwear under this heading is generally used for daily wear, casual or work purposes, with materials mainly being rubber or plastics.
Digit Breakdown
The first 2 digits 64 represent Chapter 64, footwear, gaiters and the like, and parts thereof. The 3rd-4th digits 02 represent heading 6402, i.e., other footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics. The 5th-6th digits 50 are a subheading, indicating other footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, not elsewhere specified. Specifically, under heading 6402, further subdivision is based on footwear type and use, such as 6401 for waterproof footwear, 6402 for other rubber or plastic footwear, 6403 for leather footwear, 6404 for textile footwear, 6405 for footwear of other materials. Subheading 640250 covers rubber or plastic footwear not specifically enumerated.
Classification Basis
The goods are classified under 640250 because their outer soles and uppers are both made of rubber or plastics, and they are not waterproof footwear (6401) or sports footwear (6403) or other specifically enumerated. If the upper is of textile material, it should be classified under 6404; if leather, under 6403. Therefore, material is key to classification.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: The Chinese and foreign language names of the declared goods should accurately reflect the material and use of the footwear, such as 'rubber casual shoes'. Brand: Fill in the brand name of the footwear; if no brand, indicate 'no brand'. Item Number: Fill in the item number provided by the manufacturer or seller to identify the specific style. Material: Detail the materials of the outer sole and upper, such as 'outer sole: rubber, upper: plastics'. Style: Describe the style of the footwear, such as 'low-top casual shoes', 'high-top sports shoes', etc. Size: Fill in the size range or specific size of the footwear, such as '38-44'. Packaging Method: Explain the packaging form of the footwear, such as 'boxed, 1 pair per box'. Product Name: Rubber casual shoes; Brand: ABC; Item Number: 12345; Material: Outer sole: rubber, Upper: plastics; Style: Low-top lace-up casual shoes; Size: 38-44; Packaging Method: Boxed, 1 pair per box. Material declaration is untrue, such as declaring plastic upper as rubber, leading to classification errors. Brand and item number omitted, affecting customs review and subsequent verification. Style description is vague, making it impossible to determine whether it belongs to special categories such as sports shoes.
Product Name
The Chinese and foreign language names of the declared goods should accurately reflect the material and use of the footwear, such as 'rubber casual shoes'.
⚠️ Only writing 'shoes' or 'footwear' without indicating material and use.
Brand
Fill in the brand name of the footwear; if no brand, indicate 'no brand'.
⚠️ Incomplete brand filling or spelling errors.
Item Number
Fill in the item number provided by the manufacturer or seller to identify the specific style.
⚠️ Item number does not match the actual product or is omitted.
Material
Detail the materials of the outer sole and upper, such as 'outer sole: rubber, upper: plastics'.
⚠️ Only writing 'rubber' or 'plastics' without distinguishing outer sole and upper.
Style
Describe the style of the footwear, such as 'low-top casual shoes', 'high-top sports shoes', etc.
⚠️ Style description is too general, such as 'men's shoes'.
Size
Fill in the size range or specific size of the footwear, such as '38-44'.
⚠️ Size filling is unclear or uses non-standard sizes.
Packaging Method
Explain the packaging form of the footwear, such as 'boxed, 1 pair per box'.
Material declaration is untrue, such as declaring plastic upper as rubber, leading to classification errors.
Brand and item number omitted, affecting customs review and subsequent verification.
Style description is vague, making it impossible to determine whether it belongs to special categories such as sports shoes.
🎯 Classification Logic
The core determination basis for classification is the materials of the outer sole and upper of the footwear. According to the General Rules for HS classification, footwear is classified by the materials of the outer sole and upper. If both the outer sole and upper are of rubber or plastics, and it is not waterproof footwear, it is classified under 6402. If the upper is of textile material, it is classified under 6404; if leather, under 6403. In addition, sports footwear, waterproof footwear, etc., have specific headings. 6401 Waterproof footwear: 6401 is waterproof footwear, with uppers and outer soles of rubber or plastics and having a waterproof function, usually made by molding or bonding, while 6402 does not require waterproofing. 6403 Leather footwear: The upper of 6403 is leather, while the upper of 6402 is rubber or plastics. Material is the main difference. 6404 Textile footwear: The upper of 6404 is textile material, while the upper of 6402 is rubber or plastics. If the upper is textile, even if the outer sole is rubber, it is classified under 6404. 6405 Footwear of other materials: 6405 covers footwear of materials not elsewhere specified, such as wood, cork, etc. If the footwear material is not rubber, plastics, leather, or textile, it is classified under 6405. Confirm whether both the outer sole and upper materials are rubber or plastics. Check whether the footwear has a waterproof function; if not, exclude 6401. Confirm whether the upper contains textile materials; if so, it may be classified under 6404. Confirm whether the footwear is sports footwear, such as football shoes, ski boots, etc. Verify customs tariff annotations and national subheading annotations to ensure accurate classification.
Basis
The core determination basis for classification is the materials of the outer sole and upper of the footwear. According to the General Rules for HS classification, footwear is classified by the materials of the outer sole and upper. If both the outer sole and upper are of rubber or plastics, and it is not waterproof footwear, it is classified under 6402. If the upper is of textile material, it is classified under 6404; if leather, under 6403. In addition, sports footwear, waterproof footwear, etc., have specific headings.
Confused Codes：
6401 - Waterproof footwear
6401 is waterproof footwear, with uppers and outer soles of rubber or plastics and having a waterproof function, usually made by molding or bonding, while 6402 does not require waterproofing.
6403 - Leather footwear
The upper of 6403 is leather, while the upper of 6402 is rubber or plastics. Material is the main difference.
6404 - Textile footwear
The upper of 6404 is textile material, while the upper of 6402 is rubber or plastics. If the upper is textile, even if the outer sole is rubber, it is classified under 6404.
6405 - Footwear of other materials
6405 covers footwear of materials not elsewhere specified, such as wood, cork, etc. If the footwear material is not rubber, plastics, leather, or textile, it is classified under 6405.
Self-Check：
✓ Confirm whether both the outer sole and upper materials are rubber or plastics.
✓ Check whether the footwear has a waterproof function; if not, exclude 6401.
✓ Confirm whether the upper contains textile materials; if so, it may be classified under 6404.
✓ Confirm whether the footwear is sports footwear, such as football shoes, ski boots, etc.
✓ Verify customs tariff annotations and national subheading annotations to ensure accurate classification.
❓ FAQ
How to determine whether footwear belongs to 640250? First confirm that the outer sole and upper materials of the footwear are both rubber or plastics, and it does not have a waterproof function, nor does it belong to special categories such as sports footwear. If so, it is classified under 640250. Which code is footwear with plastic upper and rubber outer sole classified under? If the upper is plastic and the outer sole is rubber, and it is not waterproof footwear, it is classified under 6402. The specific subheading depends on the type of footwear, such as 640250. What is the difference between 640250 and 6401? 6401 is waterproof footwear, with uppers and outer soles of rubber or plastics and having a waterproof function, usually made by molding or bonding. 6402 does not require waterproofing and covers other rubber or plastic footwear. Which code are sports shoes classified under? Sports shoes are usually classified under 6403 or 6404, depending on the upper material. If the upper is rubber or plastics and specifically designed for sports, it may be classified under 6402, but note that 6403 has a specific subheading for sports footwear. What elements need attention when declaring? When declaring, elements such as product name, brand, item number, material, style, size, packaging method, etc., need to be provided. Material should detail the outer sole and upper materials to avoid vague declaration. How to classify if the footwear contains some textile materials? If the upper contains textile materials and the textile material constitutes the essential character of the upper, it may be classified under 6404. If the textile material is only used for decoration, it is still classified as rubber or plastic upper. How to query the tax rate for 640250? The tax rate needs to be queried according to each country's customs tariff and may change. It is recommended to check the latest tax rate through the customs official website or professional databases. How to determine the HS code for rubber shoes sold via cross-border e-commerce? First confirm the material and use of the footwear. If both the outer sole and upper are rubber or plastics, and it is not waterproof or sports shoes, it is classified under 640250. It is recommended to consult a professional customs broker or use customs classification tools.
Q: How to determine whether footwear belongs to 640250?
A: First confirm that the outer sole and upper materials of the footwear are both rubber or plastics, and it does not have a waterproof function, nor does it belong to special categories such as sports footwear. If so, it is classified under 640250.
Q: Which code is footwear with plastic upper and rubber outer sole classified under?
A: If the upper is plastic and the outer sole is rubber, and it is not waterproof footwear, it is classified under 6402. The specific subheading depends on the type of footwear, such as 640250.
Q: What is the difference between 640250 and 6401?
A: 6401 is waterproof footwear, with uppers and outer soles of rubber or plastics and having a waterproof function, usually made by molding or bonding. 6402 does not require waterproofing and covers other rubber or plastic footwear.
Q: Which code are sports shoes classified under?
A: Sports shoes are usually classified under 6403 or 6404, depending on the upper material. If the upper is rubber or plastics and specifically designed for sports, it may be classified under 6402, but note that 6403 has a specific subheading for sports footwear.
Q: What elements need attention when declaring?
A: When declaring, elements such as product name, brand, item number, material, style, size, packaging method, etc., need to be provided. Material should detail the outer sole and upper materials to avoid vague declaration.
Q: How to classify if the footwear contains some textile materials?
A: If the upper contains textile materials and the textile material constitutes the essential character of the upper, it may be classified under 6404. If the textile material is only used for decoration, it is still classified as rubber or plastic upper.
Q: How to query the tax rate for 640250?
A: The tax rate needs to be queried according to each country's customs tariff and may change. It is recommended to check the latest tax rate through the customs official website or professional databases.
Q: How to determine the HS code for rubber shoes sold via cross-border e-commerce?
A: First confirm the material and use of the footwear. If both the outer sole and upper are rubber or plastics, and it is not waterproof or sports shoes, it is classified under 640250. It is recommended to consult a professional customs broker or use customs classification tools.
⚠️ 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.