Chapter 64 covers footwear, gaiters and the like, and parts thereof, including various types of everyday shoes, sports shoes, protective shoes, etc., but excluding formed uppers made of textile materials (Chapter 63) or obvious toy footwear (Chapter 95). This chapter is further subdivided based on sole and upper materials, use, etc. Heading 6404 specifically refers to footwear with uppers made of textile materials, regardless of sole material (rubber, plastics, leather, etc.). Under this heading, it is divided by use into sports footwear, other footwear, etc., and is the primary classification position for textile upper footwear. The first 2 digits 64 represent Chapter 64 footwear; digits 3-4, 04, represent heading 6404, i.e., footwear with uppers of textile materials; digits 5-6, 19, represent subheading 640419, where '1' indicates sports footwear and '9' indicates other. Therefore, 640419 specifically refers to other sports footwear with uppers of textile materials, excluding ski boots, cross-country ski boots, and other special sports footwear. The upper of this product is made of textile materials and it falls within the category of sports footwear, so it is classified under 640419. If the upper is leather, it is classified under 6403; if it is plastics or rubber, it is classified under 6402; if it is ski boots, etc., it is classified under 640411 or a subheading other than 640419.
Chapter
Chapter 64 covers footwear, gaiters and the like, and parts thereof, including various types of everyday shoes, sports shoes, protective shoes, etc., but excluding formed uppers made of textile materials (Chapter 63) or obvious toy footwear (Chapter 95). This chapter is further subdivided based on sole and upper materials, use, etc.
Heading
Heading 6404 specifically refers to footwear with uppers made of textile materials, regardless of sole material (rubber, plastics, leather, etc.). Under this heading, it is divided by use into sports footwear, other footwear, etc., and is the primary classification position for textile upper footwear.
Digit Breakdown
The first 2 digits 64 represent Chapter 64 footwear; digits 3-4, 04, represent heading 6404, i.e., footwear with uppers of textile materials; digits 5-6, 19, represent subheading 640419, where '1' indicates sports footwear and '9' indicates other. Therefore, 640419 specifically refers to other sports footwear with uppers of textile materials, excluding ski boots, cross-country ski boots, and other special sports footwear.
Classification Basis
The upper of this product is made of textile materials and it falls within the category of sports footwear, so it is classified under 640419. If the upper is leather, it is classified under 6403; if it is plastics or rubber, it is classified under 6402; if it is ski boots, etc., it is classified under 640411 or a subheading other than 640419.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: The Chinese and foreign language names of the declared goods, which should accurately reflect the characteristics of the footwear, such as 'textile upper sports shoes'. Upper Material: Detailed description of the type of textile material used for the upper, such as cotton, chemical fibers, blends, etc., and provide the composition ratio. Sole Material: Indicate the sole material, such as rubber, plastics, leather, etc., which affects classification but is not decisive. Use: Clearly indicate whether it is sports footwear, such as running, training, basketball, etc., to distinguish sports footwear from other footwear. Brand: Declare the brand name (such as Nike, Adidas); if there is no brand, fill in 'None'. Model: Fill in the product model or item number for easy identification and statistics. Specifications: Including size, color, etc., such as 'size 42, black'. Product Name: Textile upper sports shoes; Upper Material: Chemical fiber knitted fabric (100% polyester); Sole Material: Rubber; Use: Running sports; Brand: Nike; Model: AJ1234; Specifications: Size 42, black. Failure to distinguish sports footwear from other footwear, incorrectly classified under a subheading other than 640419. Upper material declared not specifically, such as only writing 'textile' without indicating chemical fiber or cotton. Ignoring sole material, but some countries require declaration and it affects statistics.
Product Name
The Chinese and foreign language names of the declared goods, which should accurately reflect the characteristics of the footwear, such as 'textile upper sports shoes'.
⚠️ Writing only 'sports shoes' without indicating the upper material, leading to classification disputes.
Upper Material
Detailed description of the type of textile material used for the upper, such as cotton, chemical fibers, blends, etc., and provide the composition ratio.
⚠️ Vaguely writing 'textile materials' without providing the specific type and ratio.
Sole Material
Indicate the sole material, such as rubber, plastics, leather, etc., which affects classification but is not decisive.
⚠️ Ignoring the sole material, but some subheadings require consideration of the sole for determination.
Use
Clearly indicate whether it is sports footwear, such as running, training, basketball, etc., to distinguish sports footwear from other footwear.
⚠️ Declaring casual everyday shoes as sports shoes, leading to classification errors.
Brand
Declare the brand name (such as Nike, Adidas); if there is no brand, fill in 'None'.
Failure to distinguish sports footwear from other footwear, incorrectly classified under a subheading other than 640419.
Upper material declared not specifically, such as only writing 'textile' without indicating chemical fiber or cotton.
Ignoring sole material, but some countries require declaration and it affects statistics.
🎯 Classification Logic
The core basis for classification is that the upper material must be textile material and it must be sports footwear. It is necessary to combine the chapter notes, subheading notes of the 'Import and Export Tariff' and customs classification decisions to confirm that the textile material of the upper accounts for the largest surface area and meets the definition of sports footwear (specifically designed for sports with specific functions). 640411 Sports footwear with textile uppers, ski boots and cross-country ski boots: 640411 specifically refers to ski boots and cross-country ski boots, while 640419 is other sports footwear. 640420 Other footwear with textile uppers, with soles of leather or composition leather: 640420 has soles of leather, while 640419 has no restriction on sole material, but 640419 is limited to sports footwear. 640419 Other sports footwear with textile uppers: This code differs from 640411 in the type of sport, and from 640420 in sole and use. 640399 Other footwear, with uppers of leather: 640399 has uppers of leather, while 640419 has uppers of textile materials. 640219 Sports footwear, with uppers of rubber or plastics: 640219 has uppers of rubber or plastics, while 640419 has uppers of textile materials. Is the upper material a textile material? Does it belong to sports footwear? Does the sole material affect classification? Are special sports footwear such as ski boots excluded? Is it confused with sports footwear with leather or plastic uppers?
Basis
The core basis for classification is that the upper material must be textile material and it must be sports footwear. It is necessary to combine the chapter notes, subheading notes of the 'Import and Export Tariff' and customs classification decisions to confirm that the textile material of the upper accounts for the largest surface area and meets the definition of sports footwear (specifically designed for sports with specific functions).
Confused Codes：
640411 - Sports footwear with textile uppers, ski boots and cross-country ski boots
640411 specifically refers to ski boots and cross-country ski boots, while 640419 is other sports footwear.
640420 - Other footwear with textile uppers, with soles of leather or composition leather
640420 has soles of leather, while 640419 has no restriction on sole material, but 640419 is limited to sports footwear.
640419 - Other sports footwear with textile uppers
This code differs from 640411 in the type of sport, and from 640420 in sole and use.
640399 - Other footwear, with uppers of leather
640399 has uppers of leather, while 640419 has uppers of textile materials.
640219 - Sports footwear, with uppers of rubber or plastics
640219 has uppers of rubber or plastics, while 640419 has uppers of textile materials.
Self-Check：
✓ Is the upper material a textile material?
✓ Does it belong to sports footwear?
✓ Does the sole material affect classification?
✓ Are special sports footwear such as ski boots excluded?
✓ Is it confused with sports footwear with leather or plastic uppers?
❓ FAQ
How to determine whether a pair of shoes belongs to 640419? First confirm that the upper material is textile material (such as cotton, chemical fibers, etc.), and the sole is not restricted; second confirm that the use is sports footwear, excluding special sports footwear such as ski boots. If satisfied, classify under 640419. What is the difference between 640419 and 640411? 640411 specifically refers to ski boots and cross-country ski boots, while 640419 covers other sports footwear, such as running shoes, basketball shoes, etc. Both have textile uppers, but the type of sport is different. If the upper is textile material but the sole is leather, which code should it be classified under? If the sole is leather or composition leather and the upper is textile material, it should be classified under 640420, not 640419. 640419 has no restriction on sole material but applies only to sports footwear. If part of the upper of sports shoes is textile material and part is leather, how should it be classified? According to the General Rules for the Interpretation of the Harmonized System, classification should be based on the material with the largest surface area of the upper. If textile material has the largest area, classify under 640419; if leather has the largest area, classify under 640399. What are the declaration elements for 640419? Mainly include product name, upper material, sole material, use, brand, model, specifications, etc. It is necessary to describe in detail the type and composition ratio of the textile material of the upper to support classification. How to query the HS code for sports shoes sold via cross-border e-commerce? You can refer to the 'Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China' or classification decisions issued by the General Administration of Customs, and determine based on upper material, use, etc. It is recommended to use customs advance classification services or consult a professional customs broker. How to query the import tax rate for 640419? Tax rates vary by country, trade agreements, etc. You can obtain the latest tax rate information through the official website of the General Administration of Customs, the China International Trade Single Window, or by consulting a customs broker. What are the common errors during declaration? Common errors include: upper material declared not specifically, declaring non-sports shoes as sports shoes, ignoring sole material, false declaration of brand and model, etc. Product information should be carefully checked to ensure accurate classification.
Q: How to determine whether a pair of shoes belongs to 640419?
A: First confirm that the upper material is textile material (such as cotton, chemical fibers, etc.), and the sole is not restricted; second confirm that the use is sports footwear, excluding special sports footwear such as ski boots. If satisfied, classify under 640419.
Q: What is the difference between 640419 and 640411?
A: 640411 specifically refers to ski boots and cross-country ski boots, while 640419 covers other sports footwear, such as running shoes, basketball shoes, etc. Both have textile uppers, but the type of sport is different.
Q: If the upper is textile material but the sole is leather, which code should it be classified under?
A: If the sole is leather or composition leather and the upper is textile material, it should be classified under 640420, not 640419. 640419 has no restriction on sole material but applies only to sports footwear.
Q: If part of the upper of sports shoes is textile material and part is leather, how should it be classified?
A: According to the General Rules for the Interpretation of the Harmonized System, classification should be based on the material with the largest surface area of the upper. If textile material has the largest area, classify under 640419; if leather has the largest area, classify under 640399.
Q: What are the declaration elements for 640419?
A: Mainly include product name, upper material, sole material, use, brand, model, specifications, etc. It is necessary to describe in detail the type and composition ratio of the textile material of the upper to support classification.
Q: How to query the HS code for sports shoes sold via cross-border e-commerce?
A: You can refer to the 'Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China' or classification decisions issued by the General Administration of Customs, and determine based on upper material, use, etc. It is recommended to use customs advance classification services or consult a professional customs broker.
Q: How to query the import tax rate for 640419?
A: Tax rates vary by country, trade agreements, etc. You can obtain the latest tax rate information through the official website of the General Administration of Customs, the China International Trade Single Window, or by consulting a customs broker.
Q: What are the common errors during declaration?
A: Common errors include: upper material declared not specifically, declaring non-sports shoes as sports shoes, ignoring sole material, false declaration of brand and model, etc. Product information should be carefully checked to ensure accurate classification.
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