Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan · statistical code · HS 6403.20
6403.20.011: For the quantity within the limits of an annual tariff quota stipulated every fiscal year by a Cabinet Order (hereinafter in this Chapter referred to as "the Pooled Quota") Note: The annual tariff quota shall be calculated on the basis of 12,019,000 pairs and in consideration of imported quantity in the preceding fiscal year (April-March), international market situations and other relevant conditions and include the following items: (1) Footwear (excluding footwear for gymnastics, athletics or similar activities and slippers) of subheadings 6403.20 to 6403.99; (2) Footwear (excluding slippers) of subheading 6404.19, with uppers containing furskin and leather in part; (3) Footwear (excluding sports footwear, footwear for gymnastics, athletics or similar activities and slippers) of subheading 6404.20, with uppers containing furskin and leather in part or with outer soles of leather and uppers of leather in part; (4) Footwear (excluding sports footwear, footwear for gymnastics, athletics or similar activities and slippers) of subheading 6405.10 or 6405.90, with uppers of leather in part and outer soles of leather; (5) Footwear (excluding sports footwear, footwear for gymnastics, athletics or similar activities and slippers) of subheading 6405.90, with uppers containing furskin and leather in part and outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather
✓ Can be used in a customs declaration Data: Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan, in force from 8 August 2026 · checked on 24 October 2026
- 6403 Footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather.
- 6403.20.011 For the quantity within the limits of an annual tariff quota stipulated every fiscal year by a Cabinet Order (hereinafter in this Chapter referred to as "the Pooled Quota") Note: The annual tariff quota shall be calculated on the basis of 12,019,000 pairs and in consideration of imported quantity in the preceding fiscal year (April-March), international market situations and other relevant conditions and include the following items: (1) Footwear (excluding footwear for gymnastics, athletics or similar activities and slippers) of subheadings 6403.20 to 6403.99; (2) Footwear (excluding slippers) of subheading 6404.19, with uppers containing furskin and leather in part; (3) Footwear (excluding sports footwear, footwear for gymnastics, athletics or similar activities and slippers) of subheading 6404.20, with uppers containing furskin and leather in part or with outer soles of leather and uppers of leather in part; (4) Footwear (excluding sports footwear, footwear for gymnastics, athletics or similar activities and slippers) of subheading 6405.10 or 6405.90, with uppers of leather in part and outer soles of leather; (5) Footwear (excluding sports footwear, footwear for gymnastics, athletics or similar activities and slippers) of subheading 6405.90, with uppers containing furskin and leather in part and outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather
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Importing into Japan
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Same subheading in other tariffs
UK 8% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
EU 8% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Türkiye 8% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
USA Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Canada 18% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Mexico 35% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Brazil 35% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Argentina 20% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
Peru 11% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
New Zealand Free – 10% General (MFN) 7 tariff lines · average 8.6% 
Taiwan 5% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Norway Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
North Macedonia 25% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Nigeria 10% – 20% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines · average 15% Japan lines: 6403.20
- 6403.20.011For the quantity within the limits of an annual tariff quota stipulated every fiscal year by a Cabinet Order (hereinafter in this Chapter referred to as "the Pooled Quota") Note: The annual tariff quota shall be calculated on the basis of 12,019,000 pairs and in consideration of imported quantity in the preceding fiscal year (April-March), international market situations and other relevant conditions and include the following items: (1) Footwear (excluding footwear for gymnastics, athletics or similar activities and slippers) of subheadings 6403.20 to 6403.99; (2) Footwear (excluding slippers) of subheading 6404.19, with uppers containing furskin and leather in part; (3) Footwear (excluding sports footwear, footwear for gymnastics, athletics or similar activities and slippers) of subheading 6404.20, with uppers containing furskin and leather in part or with outer soles of leather and uppers of leather in part; (4) Footwear (excluding sports footwear, footwear for gymnastics, athletics or similar activities and slippers) of subheading 6405.10 or 6405.90, with uppers of leather in part and outer soles of leather; (5) Footwear (excluding sports footwear, footwear for gymnastics, athletics or similar activities and slippers) of subheading 6405.90, with uppers containing furskin and leather in part and outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather
- 6403.20.012Footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather: other
- 6403.20.021Footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather: for "the Pooled Quota"
- 6403.20.022Footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather: other
Binding rulings for similar goods
Decisions of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CROSS) and HMRC (Advance Tariff Rulings) on goods classified here. A ruling binds only its holder, but shows how the authorities classify similar goods. The descriptions are the authorities’ own, in English.
Legal notes
Subheading note
1. For the purposes of subheadings 640212, 640219, 640312, 640319 and 640411, the expression ‘sports footwear’ applies only to:
(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;
(b) skating boots, ski-boots and cross-country ski footwear, snowboard boots, wrestling boots, boxing boots and cycling shoes.
In the Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan, 6403.20.011 is one of 4 lines under subheading 6403.20, footwear with outer soles of leather, and uppers which consist of leather….
The applied rate is 24%, and quantities are declared in PR, KG.
For the same subheading, the UK duty is 8%, the EU duty is 8%, the Türkiye duty is 8%, the US duty is free, the Canada duty is 18%, the Mexico duty is 35%, the Brazil duty is 35%, the Argentina duty is 20%, the Peru duty is 11%, the New Zealand duty is 0%–10%, the Taiwan duty is 5%, the GCC duty is 5%, the Switzerland duty is free, the Norway duty is free, the North Macedonia duty is 25% and the Nigeria duty is 10%–20%.
Japan imported goods of subheading 6403.20 worth US$2m in 2024; the largest supplier was the United States.
Questions and answers
What is the Japan import duty for statistical code 6403.20.011?
The applied rate in the Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan is 24%; the supplementary unit is PR, KG. This page shows the rate as published by the national source and, where the source publishes them, preferential rates: choose the country of origin to see them. Trade defence duties and VAT are not covered.
Where does Japan import these goods from?
For subheading 6403.20 as a whole, the largest supplier in 2024 was the United States (US$2m).