Chapter 64 covers footwear, gaiters and the like, and parts thereof, including footwear of various materials (leather, rubber, plastics, textiles, etc.). This chapter classifies headings by upper and outer sole materials, shaft height, and use. The core is the classification of finished footwear, with parts listed separately. Heading 6402 covers other footwear, i.e., footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, but excludes waterproof footwear (6401), sports footwear (6403), ski boots, etc. 6402 includes ankle boots, knee boots, sandals, etc., with rubber or plastics as the main material. First 2 digits 64 = footwear; digits 3-4 02 = other footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics; digits 5-6 91 = ankle-covering boots (covering the ankle but not the calf). 640291 specifically refers to ankle-covering boots with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, covering the ankle but not the calf. The goods have both upper and outer sole of rubber or plastics, and the shaft covers the ankle but not the calf, meeting the description of 640291. If the shaft does not cover the ankle, classify under other subheadings of 6402; if waterproof footwear, classify under 6401; if the upper is of textile materials, classify under 6404.

Product Name: Declared commodity name, should be specific such as 'rubber ankle boots' or 'plastic ankle boots', avoid generic 'shoes'. Brand: Fill in the brand name (e.g., Nike, or 'no brand'), if no brand write 'none'. Style Number: Fill in the manufacturer's or brand's model/style number for identification. Upper Material: Specify the main material of the upper, such as 'rubber' or 'plastics', must be consistent with the code. Sole Material: Specify the outer sole material, such as 'rubber' or 'plastics', must be consistent with the code. Shaft Height: Describe the shaft height, such as 'covering the ankle but not the calf', to distinguish ankle boots from knee boots. Lining Material: Fill in the main lining material, such as 'textile' or 'fur', which affects classification. Size: Fill in the size range or specific size of the footwear for statistics. Product Name: rubber ankle boots; Brand: ABC; Style Number: XYZ123; Upper Material: rubber; Sole Material: rubber; Shaft Height: covering the ankle but not the calf; Lining Material: textile; Size: 36-45. Misclassifying ankle boots with textile uppers under 640291, when they should be under 6404. Misclassifying waterproof ankle boots under 640291, when they should be under 6401. Not distinguishing shaft height, misreporting shoes not covering the ankle as ankle boots.

Core classification basis: 1) Both upper and outer sole are of rubber or plastics; 2) Shaft covers the ankle but not the calf; 3) Not waterproof footwear; 4) Not sports footwear. Need to refer to heading notes and subheading notes. 6401 Waterproof footwear: 6401 is waterproof footwear, with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, but must pass waterproof testing, and shaft height is not limited. 6403 Leather footwear: 6403 has leather uppers, with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather, etc., different materials from 6402. 6404 Textile footwear: 6404 has textile uppers, with outer soles of rubber or plastics, different upper materials from 6402. 6402 Other rubber or plastics footwear: 6402 covers other footwear of rubber or plastics, but 640291 specifically refers to ankle boots, while other subheadings of 6402 include shoes not covering the ankle, knee boots, etc. Are both upper and outer sole of rubber or plastics? Does the shaft cover the ankle but not the calf? Is it waterproof footwear? Is it sports footwear? Does the lining material affect classification?

How to determine if the shaft covers the ankle? Generally, it is based on whether the highest point of the shaft exceeds the ankle bone; if it does, it covers the ankle. Actual measurement or reference to product design drawings is needed. How to distinguish rubber from plastics? Rubber usually refers to natural or synthetic rubber, while plastics refers to thermoplastic materials. Preliminary judgment can be made through material certificates or combustion tests, but it is recommended to rely on material reports provided by suppliers. How to check the tariff rate for 640291? The latest tariff rate can be checked through the official website of the General Administration of Customs, China International Trade Single Window, or by consulting a customs broker. Note that rates may be adjusted with policy changes. What is the classification difference between ankle boots and knee boots? Ankle boots cover the ankle but not the calf, classified under 640291; knee boots cover the calf, classified under subheadings other than 640291. Actually, knee boots fall under other subheadings of 6402, determined by shaft height. If the upper is rubber and the sole is plastics, can it be classified under 640291? Yes, because 6402 requires the upper or outer sole to be rubber or plastics; both being rubber or plastics is sufficient, not necessarily identical. Do rubber ankle boots exported to the EU require CE certification? CE certification is usually for safety footwear; ordinary rubber ankle boots may not necessarily require it, but must comply with EU REACH and other regulations. It is recommended to consult professional institutions. What are the consequences of incorrect brand filling during customs declaration? It may lead to customs document review failure, delays in clearance, or even suspected false declaration, facing penalties. Must fill in truthfully. How to confirm whether ankle boots are sports footwear? Sports footwear is usually specifically designed for sports, such as running shoes, basketball shoes. If they are just rubber ankle boots for daily wear, they are generally not classified as sports footwear.