Key facts
- Most likely code
- 6404.11
- Candidate codes
- 5
- HS edition
- HS2022
Summary
Sneakers are usually classified under HS code 6404.11 when the upper is of textile materials and the outer sole of rubber or plastics. It sits in heading 64.04, “Footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of textile materials”. Sneakers can also fall under 6403.99, 6403.91, 6402.99 or 6402.91, depending on the upper material and the shoe height.
How to choose the right code
What is the upper mainly made of on the outside (the material with the largest outer surface area decides): textile, leather, or rubber or plastics? Use 6404.11 when the upper is of textile materials and the outer sole of rubber or plastics. Use 6403.99 when the upper is of leather, the outer sole is not of leather and the shoe does not cover the ankle. Use 6402.99 when both the upper and the outer sole are of rubber or plastics and the shoe does not cover the ankle.
Does the shoe cover the ankle? Use 6403.99 when the upper is of leather, the outer sole is not of leather and the shoe does not cover the ankle. Use 6403.91 when the upper is of leather, the outer sole is not of leather and the shoe covers the ankle.
Codes for sneakers
Each code is listed with its legal text from the HS2022 Harmonized System release, quoted as published, and the condition under which it applies to sneakers.
- 6404.11
Most likely
Legal text: “Footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics: Sports footwear; tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes and the like”
Heading 64.04: “Footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of textile materials”
Applies when the upper is of textile materials and the outer sole of rubber or plastics.
- 6403.99
Possible
Legal text: “Other footwear: Other”
Heading 64.03: “Footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather”
Applies when the upper is of leather, the outer sole is not of leather and the shoe does not cover the ankle.
- 6403.91
Possible
Legal text: “Other footwear: Covering the ankle”
Heading 64.03: “Footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather”
Applies when the upper is of leather, the outer sole is not of leather and the shoe covers the ankle.
- 6402.99
Possible
Legal text: “Other footwear: Other”
Heading 64.02: “Other footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics”
Applies when both the upper and the outer sole are of rubber or plastics and the shoe does not cover the ankle.
- 6402.91
Possible
Legal text: “Other footwear: Covering the ankle”
Heading 64.02: “Other footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics”
Applies when both the upper and the outer sole are of rubber or plastics and the shoe covers the ankle.
Similar products
Products in the same category as sneakers, or classified under the same headings.
- Flip-flopsHS 6402.20
Duty rates by country
National tariff lines for sneakers are live for the United States. Each page lists the lines under the codes above, with their duty rates where they are live.
- Sneakers in United States41 national lines, duty rates live
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Classification depends on the exact product
The right code depends on what the product is made of, how it is made and what it is for, so two products sold as sneakers can fall under different codes.
Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for sneakers?
Sneakers are usually classified under HS code 6404.11 when the upper is of textile materials and the outer sole of rubber or plastics. It sits in heading 64.04, “Footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of textile materials”.
Does the upper material change the HS code for sneakers?
Yes. Use 6404.11 when the upper is of textile materials and the outer sole of rubber or plastics. Use 6403.99 when the upper is of leather, the outer sole is not of leather and the shoe does not cover the ankle. Use 6402.99 when both the upper and the outer sole are of rubber or plastics and the shoe does not cover the ankle.
Does the shoe height change the HS code for sneakers?
Yes. Use 6403.99 when the upper is of leather, the outer sole is not of leather and the shoe does not cover the ankle. Use 6403.91 when the upper is of leather, the outer sole is not of leather and the shoe covers the ankle.
Sources and updates
The legal texts are from the HS2022 Harmonized System release, live on border.bot since 11 October 2026.
The conditions and questions on this page were written for sneakers by border.bot and checked against those legal texts; the page changes when a new release goes live or the topic is reviewed again.