HS 6401 — Rubber/plastic footwear
Harmonized System heading · Chapter 64 Footwear, gaiters
HS Code
4-digit heading
Chapter 64
Chapter 64 Footwear, gaiters
Typical duty
By subheading & market
What HS 6401 covers
Footwear with outer soles of leather, rubber, plastic or textile, and gaiters.
Classification notes
Upper material and wearer (men/women/children) drive the heading.
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Frequently asked questions about HS 6401
What is HS 6401?
Rubber/plastic footwear is a 4-digit Harmonized System (HS) heading under Chapter 64 (Footwear, gaiters). It groups goods before national 6-digit subheadings.
Which products are classified under HS 6401?
Rubber/plastic footwear covers the products described by this heading. To classify a specific good, determine the precise 6-digit HS subheading, since rates and rules apply at the subheading level.
How do I find the import duty for HS 6401 goods?
Identify the 6-digit subheading for your product, then check the MFN rate and any preferential rate for your destination market (e.g. China, the United States, the EU). 169e’s country tariff pages list rates per HS chapter.
What should I watch for when classifying HS 6401 products?
Upper material and wearer (men/women/children) drive the heading.