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HS code for footwear - removable insoles
In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “footwear - removable insoles” points to heading 6406: parts of footwear (including uppers whether or not attached to soles other than outer soles); removable insoles, heel cushions and similar articles; gaiters, leggings and similar articles, and parts thereof. Check the description and the notes of the chapter before declaring: the right code depends on what the goods are made of and how they are used.
The UK Global Tariff divides 6406 into 17 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the EU Combined Nomenclature, 6406 covers 8 tariff lines and the duty is 3%.
The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides 6406 into 18 tariff lines; the duty is 3%.
Duty rates compared
UK Free Third-country duty 17 tariff lines 
EU 3% Third-country duty 8 tariff lines 
Türkiye 3% Third-country duty 18 tariff lines 
USA Free – 33.6% General (MFN) 22 tariff lines · average 8% · 2× specific or compound duty 
Canada Free – 10% General (MFN) 9 tariff lines · average 2.6% 
Mexico Free – 20% General (MFN) 11 tariff lines · average 12.3% 
Brazil 16.2% General (MFN) 5 tariff lines 
Argentina Free – 18% General (MFN) 85 tariff lines · average 4.7% 
Peru 11% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
New Zealand Free – 5% General (MFN) 34 tariff lines · average 4.8% 
Japan 3.4% – 25% General (MFN) 9 tariff lines · average 15.4% 
Taiwan 2% General (MFN) 12 tariff lines 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Norway Free General (MFN) 5 tariff lines 
North Macedonia 3% – 23% General (MFN) 9 tariff lines · average 10.6% 
Nigeria 10% General (MFN) 5 tariff lines See also
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for footwear - removable insoles?
Footwear - removable insoles are classified under 6406 (Parts of footwear) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.