HTS Chapter 64: Footwear, gaiters and the like; parts of such articles
HTS Chapter 64 covers Footwear, gaiters and the like; parts of such articles. Browse 6 published headings, then narrow to the active product line that matches the goods.
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Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS Chapter 64 covers footwear and certain footwear-related articles. It includes waterproof footwear made from rubber or plastics, other footwear with rubber or plastic soles or uppers, footwear with leather uppers, footwear with textile uppers, other footwear, and parts such as uppers, removable insoles, heel cushions, gaiters, and leggings. The product’s materials, construction, and whether it is complete footwear or a part are important classification facts.
The HTS is organized from broad to specific: a chapter identifies a general product group, a four-digit heading identifies a major category, further digits create subheadings, and the complete 10-digit HTS code provides the classification used for U.S. import entry. To classify footwear, start with the heading that best describes the article, then work through the subheading notes, material distinctions, construction details, and any applicable statistical subdivisions. Do not choose a code based only on the product name or marketing description; review the legal notes, definitions, and product facts, and obtain customs-broker or classification-professional advice when the result is uncertain.
What to check
- Confirm whether the item is complete footwear, a footwear part, or an accessory such as a removable insole, gaiter, or leggings.
- Document the outer-sole material, upper material, and construction method; check which material and component characteristics control the relevant subheading.
- Check how the footwear is designed and used, including whether it is waterproof or protective, and review any exclusions or applicable notes before selecting a code.
- Read the full hierarchy from heading through subheading and the 10-digit statistical breakout; do not stop at the four-digit heading.
- Check current U.S. duty measures, Chapter 99 provisions, exclusions, and any product-specific requirements that may apply in addition to the ordinary Chapter 64 classification.
How to use this chapter
A chapter is the first classification level, not a duty rate. Choose the heading that describes the product, narrow by material, construction, use, or other legal distinctions, and verify the final line against the official HTS notes.
Heading list
| HTS code | Description | Linked 8-digit entries |
|---|---|---|
| 6401 | Waterproof footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, the uppers of which are neither fixed to the sole nor assembled by stitching, riveting, nailing, screwing, plugging or similar processes: | 0 |
| 6402 | Other footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics: | 0 |
| 6403 | Footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather: | 0 |
| 6404 | Footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of textile materials: | 0 |
| 6405 | Other footwear: | 1 |
| 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: | 0 |
Linked measures
0 linked measure entries in the current snapshot.
Questions about HTS Chapter 64
What does HTS Chapter 64 cover?
HTS Chapter 64 covers Footwear, gaiters and the like; parts of such articles. This page groups the chapter’s 4-digit headings; a shipment still needs the most specific active 8- or 10-digit line supported by the product facts.
Is HTS Chapter 64 a final product classification?
No. A chapter is a broad 2-digit category. Narrow it to the applicable heading and the most specific active statistical line before estimating duty or filing an entry.