Other footwear — HTS 6405
Other footwear
Chapter 64 › Heading 6405
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 6405 is a broad four-digit category for “other footwear”—footwear that does not fall under the more specific footwear headings elsewhere in Chapter 64. It groups products based mainly on the construction and materials of the shoe, including the material of the upper and, in some cases, the type of footwear or sole.
To reach the correct eight-digit HTS code, first confirm that heading 6405 applies rather than another footwear heading. Then identify the principal material of the upper, such as leather or composition leather, textile, or another material. The lower-level subheadings may further distinguish the product by construction, intended wearer, style, or other tariff characteristics. Use the current HTSUS description and legal notes—not just a product name—to make the final selection.
What to check
- Inspect the upper and outer sole separately, and document the material that predominates in each relevant part.
- Check whether the footwear belongs in a different Chapter 64 heading before using 6405; “other footwear” is a residual category.
- Compare the product’s construction, closure, coverage, and intended wearer with every applicable 6405 subheading.
- Use the HTSUS chapter notes, section notes, and subheading definitions when ordinary terms such as “shoe,” “slipper,” or “boot” are unclear.
- Confirm the final eight-digit code against current official HTSUS data and obtain customs-broker or ruling advice when construction or material analysis is uncertain.
HTS heading 6405 summary
Other footwear is a 4-digit product category containing 1 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 |
|---|---|
| 6405.20 | With uppers of textile materials |
| 6405.90 | Other |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6405.10.00 👉 | With uppers of leather or composition leather | 10% | Free | 20% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 6405?
Other footwear. 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.