Footwear with outer soles of rubber — HTS 6404
Footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of textile materials
Chapter 64 › Heading 6404
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
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 heading 6404 is a broad product category for footwear that has textile uppers and outer soles made of rubber, plastics, leather, or composition leather. The “upper” is the part covering the foot, while the “outer sole” is the bottom surface that contacts the ground. This heading can include different kinds of shoes, boots, slippers, and similar footwear, provided they meet these material requirements.
To narrow the heading to a specific 8-digit HTSUS code, review the footwear’s construction and intended type. Subheadings commonly distinguish products by features such as the outer-sole material, whether the footwear is sports or other specialized footwear, and whether it is designed to cover the ankle or leg. The full classification may also depend on details such as gender or wearer category and the product’s specific design. Confirm the current HTSUS wording and any applicable statistical suffix before filing.
What to check
- Examine the upper and outer sole separately, using the tariff definitions and classification rules rather than the product’s marketing name.
- Document the primary material of each component, including material percentages or construction details when relevant.
- Check whether the item is athletic, protective, house or slipper footwear, or another specifically described type.
- Verify ankle coverage, wearer category, and other design details against the exact 8-digit subheading descriptions.
- Use binding rulings, official classification guidance, or a qualified customs broker when the construction or intended use is unclear.
HTS heading 6404 summary
Footwear with outer soles of rubber is a 4-digit product category containing 0 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 6404.11 | Sports footwear; tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes and the like |
| 6404.19 | Other |
| 6404.20 | Footwear with outer soles of leather or composition leather |
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 6404?
Footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of textile materials. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.