Chapter 64 — Footwear
HS 6402 — Footwear with rubber or plastic soles and uppers
Other footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics — a common heading for many casual and sports shoes.
What falls under HS 6402?
Products commonly classified under this heading include:
- sports and casual shoes
- sandals
- rubber boots
These are examples, not a classification ruling. The exact code — and your duty rate — depend on the finished product and your destination country.
What moves your duty rate?
For goods under HS 6402, the rate you pay usually turns on:
- sole and upper materials
- whether it covers the ankle
- destination country
Duties vary widely by the full commodity code and destination. This page is a starting point — verify the rate with your customs broker before you commit.
Estimate your landed cost
Once you have a duty rate from your broker or the tariff schedule, put it into the landed-cost calculator with your product cost and freight to see the all-in number per unit. For the category-specific questions — supplier checks, compliance, freight — see the buyer's guide: Importing footwear from China.
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Is footwear heavily tariffed?
Footwear is among the more tariffed categories in several markets, and the rate is sensitive to the exact materials. Confirm the sole and upper materials for your destination.