Chapter 64 covers footwear, gaiters and the like, and parts thereof, including various types of everyday shoes, sports shoes, protective shoes, etc. This chapter is classified by upper material and outer sole material, and distinguishes whether they are ankle-covering, whether they have metal toe-caps, and other features. Note: This chapter does not include footwear with textile uppers and rubber/plastic outer soles (classified under other headings of Chapter 64), nor does it include asbestos footwear, orthopedic footwear, and other special categories. Heading 6403 covers footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather. This heading emphasizes that the upper must be leather (including composition leather), and the outer sole may be rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather. Common goods include leather shoes, leather boots, leather sports shoes, etc. Note: If the upper is of textile materials, it is classified under 6404; if the upper is of other materials, it is classified under 6405. Code 640313 consists of 6 digits: the first 2 digits "64" represent Chapter 64 (footwear, gaiters and the like, and parts thereof); digits 3-4 "03" represent heading 6403 (footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather); digits 5-6 "13" represent subheading 640313, specifically "Sports footwear; golf shoes, with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather". The subheading division is based on the use and characteristics of the footwear; 640313 specifically refers to golf shoes, distinguished from other sports footwear (such as 640312 ski boots, 640319 other sports footwear). This product is golf shoes, with uppers of leather and outer soles of rubber or plastics or other materials, meeting the description of heading 6403. Moreover, golf shoes are explicitly named in subheading 640313, so it is classified under this code. If the upper is of textile materials, it should be classified under 6404; if it is other sports footwear (non-golf), it should be classified under 640319.

Product Name: The Chinese and foreign language name of the declared goods, which should be accurately described as "Leather golf shoes" or "皮革制高尔夫球鞋". Brand: Fill in the brand name of the goods (such as Nike, Adidas, etc.); if no brand, fill in "None". Item Number: Fill in the item number designated by the manufacturer or seller for easy identification. Upper Material: Clearly declare the upper material as leather (including composition leather), such as "cowhide", "sheepskin", etc. Sole Material: Declare the outer sole material, such as "rubber", "plastics", etc. Use: Declare the specific use, such as "for golf". Size: Declare the size range of the shoes, such as "39-45". Packaging Method: Declare the packaging form, such as "boxed", "bulk". Product Name: Leather golf shoes; Brand: FootJoy; Item Number: FJ-12345; Upper Material: cowhide; Sole Material: rubber; Use: for golf; Size: 39-45; Packaging Method: boxed. Mistakenly classifying golf shoes with textile uppers under 640313, when they should actually be classified under 6404. Failing to distinguish golf shoes from other sports shoes, incorrectly classifying under 640319. Mistakenly classifying golf shoes with leather soles under other subheadings of 6403, but 640313 already covers all outer sole materials.

The core basis for classification is the Import and Export Tariff and the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System. First, determine whether the upper material is leather and whether the outer sole is rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather; second, determine whether the use is golf shoes. If the upper is leather and the use is golf, classify under 640313. If the upper is textile material, classify under 6404; if it is other sports shoes, classify under 640319. 640312 Ski boots: Ski boots are specifically for skiing, usually with hard shells, and differ from golf shoes in use and structure. 640319 Other sports footwear: Includes football shoes, basketball shoes, etc., but golf shoes are specifically named and should be classified under 640313 first. 6404 Footwear with textile uppers: If the upper is of textile materials, even if the outer sole is rubber, plastics, etc., it is classified under 6404, not 6403. 6405 Other footwear: Footwear with uppers of other materials (such as plastics, rubber), or not specifically named, is classified under 6405. Is the upper leather? Is the outer sole rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather? Is it golf shoes? Have textile uppers been excluded? Have other sports shoes been excluded?

How to query the tariff rate for HS code 640313? You can query the latest tariff rate by entering code 640313 on the official website of the General Administration of Customs, China International Trade Single Window, or professional query tools. Note that tariff rates vary by country, trade agreements, etc.; it is recommended to rely on official real-time data. What is the classification difference between leather golf shoes and textile golf shoes? The upper material determines the classification: leather is classified under 640313, textile under 6404. If the upper is leather but the outer sole is textile material, it is still classified under 6403. If the sole of golf shoes is leather, are they still classified under 640313? Yes, 640313 covers leather golf shoes with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather. How to describe "leather" material when declaring? Specify the type of leather, such as cowhide, sheepskin, pigskin, etc., and avoid vague terms like "genuine leather". Do golf shoes with metal spikes affect classification? No, they are still classified under 640313. However, if the metal spikes constitute the essential character, other codes may need to be considered; it is recommended to consult customs. How to ensure correct classification when selling golf shoes via cross-border e-commerce? Check the upper and outer sole materials, confirm the use is golf, and refer to the Explanatory Notes to the Tariff. If in doubt, you can apply for advance classification. What is the main difference between 640313 and 640319? 640313 specifically refers to golf shoes, while 640319 is for other sports shoes. If the shoes are for golf, they should be classified under 640313 first. If the upper of golf shoes is composition leather, can they be classified under 640313? Yes, composition leather is regarded as leather; as long as the upper is composition leather and the use is golf, they are classified under 640313.