Heading · Section XII

6404: Footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of textile materials

6404
  • 16%UK
  • 16.9%–17%EU
  • 100%Türkiye
  • 7.5%–48%USA
  • US$46.4bnWorld trade in 2024

Heading 6404 is divided into 3 six-digit subheadings and sits in chapter 64, footwear, gaiters and the like; parts of such articles.

The UK Global Tariff divides heading 6404 into 5 tariff lines; the duty is 16%.

In the EU Combined Nomenclature, heading 6404 covers 5 tariff lines and the duty is between 16.9% and 17%.

The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides heading 6404 into 5 tariff lines; the statutory rate is 100%.

In the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, heading 6404 covers 39 tariff lines and the duty is between 7.5% and 48%. 4 lines have a specific or compound duty.

In 2024, countries exported heading 6404 goods worth US$46.4bn (−2% year on year).

The largest exporter was China (US$14.2bn), followed by Vietnam.

The biggest buyer was the United States, with imports of US$8.2bn.

The United Kingdom ranked 15th among 217 exporters with US$253.2m.

The United Kingdom imported US$1.6bn.

Duty rates compared

UK 16% Third-country duty 5 tariff lines EU 16.9% – 17% Third-country duty 5 tariff lines · average 16.9% Türkiye 100% Statutory rate (Law 474) 5 tariff lines USA 7.5% – 48% General (MFN) 39 tariff lines · average 18% · 4× specific or compound duty

The Turkish schedule prints the statutory rate set under Customs Law 474. The rate applied at import is laid down in the Import Regime Decision and can be lower, or different by country of origin.

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World trade in 2024

6404 · US$46.4bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$335kUS$335k+US$25.6m+US$183.5m+> US$969.6m

Exports: 217
  1. China: US$14.2bn
  2. Vietnam: US$13.6bn
  3. Indonesia: US$3.2bn
  4. Italy: US$2.5bn
  5. Germany: US$2.2bn
  6. France: US$1.3bn
  7. Belgium: US$969.6m
  8. Netherlands: US$930m
  9. Spain: US$828.2m
  10. Poland: US$769.8m
  11. Cambodia: US$745.8m
  12. Bangladesh: US$466m
  13. Czechia: US$337.8m
  14. India: US$285.9m
  15. United Kingdom: US$253.2m
  16. Slovakia: US$240.7m
  17. Türkiye: US$225.6m
  18. United States: US$217.1m
  19. Austria: US$190.8m
  20. Switzerland: US$186.8m
  21. Romania: US$186.5m
  22. Myanmar (Burma): US$183.5m
  23. Luxembourg: US$163.7m
  24. Brazil: US$150.3m
  25. Portugal: US$139.6m
  26. Denmark: US$122.5m
  27. Hong Kong SAR China: US$106.8m
  28. Singapore: US$103.7m
  29. Sweden: US$95.4m
  30. Hungary: US$90.1m
  31. Thailand: US$86.7m
  32. Philippines: US$82.3m
  33. South Korea: US$76.1m
  34. Chile: US$72.9m
  35. Slovenia: US$64.9m
  36. Croatia: US$61.9m
  37. Serbia: US$60.9m
  38. Finland: US$60.1m
  39. Greece: US$56.1m
  40. United Arab Emirates: US$53.1m
  41. Malaysia: US$50.6m
  42. Morocco: US$40.6m
  43. Japan: US$37m
  44. Taiwan: US$36m
  45. Latvia: US$34.6m
  46. Albania: US$34.5m
  47. Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$31.7m
  48. South Africa: US$29.4m
  49. Dominican Republic: US$28.3m
  50. Laos: US$27.6m
  51. Tunisia: US$27.5m
  52. Mexico: US$27m
  53. Australia: US$26.2m
  54. Russia: US$25.6m
  55. Bulgaria: US$24.8m
  56. Canada: US$21.6m
  57. Macao SAR China: US$18.1m
  58. Lithuania: US$17.6m
  59. Ireland: US$15.9m
  60. Kuwait: US$14.9m

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 China US$14.2bn 30.6%
2 Vietnam US$13.6bn 29.3%
3 Indonesia US$3.2bn 6.9%
4 Italy US$2.5bn 5.3%
5 Germany US$2.2bn 4.7%
6 France US$1.3bn 2.9%
7 Belgium US$969.6m 2.1%
8 Netherlands US$930m 2%
9 Spain US$828.2m 1.8%
10 Poland US$769.8m 1.7%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 United States US$8.2bn 17.7%
2 Germany US$4bn 8.5%
3 France US$2.9bn 6.2%
4 Spain US$1.9bn 4%
5 Poland US$1.8bn 3.9%
6 Italy US$1.8bn 3.8%
7 Japan US$1.7bn 3.7%
8 China US$1.6bn 3.5%
9 United Kingdom US$1.6bn 3.5%
10 Netherlands US$1.5bn 3.2%

Legal notes

Subheading note

1. For the purposes of subheadings 640212, 640219, 640312, 640319 and 640411, the expression ‘sports footwear’ applies only to:

  1. (a) footwear which is designed for a sporting activity and has, or has provision for the attachment of, spikes, sprigs, stops, clips, bars or the like;

  2. (b) skating boots, ski-boots and cross-country ski footwear, snowboard boots, wrestling boots, boxing boots and cycling shoes.

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Questions and answers

What is the HS code for footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of textile materials?

Footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of textile materials fall under HS heading 6404, part of chapter 64, in section XII of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics… in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 6404 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 16%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

What is the import duty on footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics… in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 6404 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 16.9% to 17%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics…?

China, with US$14.2bn in 2024 (30.6% of world exports).