6402.99.31
Other
This code covers footwear, gaiters, and related parts, as well as certain articles made of feathers, hair, or flowers. Use this code to classify those items for import/export purposes, ensuring correct duty assessment and positioning within the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
Detailed information for HTS Code 6402.99.31
ှThis information pertains to Chapter 64 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, which covers footwear, gaiters, and related articles. The specific codes detailed here fall under various footwear types, including athletic, work, and house slippers, and are further broken down by material and construction. Statistical notes provide definitions for terms like “work footwear” and specify size ranges to differentiate between men’s, women’s, and infant’s footwear, helping to ensure proper classification. When selecting a statistical suffix, consider the specific characteristics of the footwear, such as intended use, material composition, and size, as defined in the provided notes.
| Chapter | Chapter 64 - Footwear, gaiters and the like; parts of such articles |
| Section | Section XII - Footwear, Headgear, Umbrellas, Sun Umbrellas, Walking Sticks, Seatsticks, Whips, Riding-Crops and Pa |
Duty snapshot
Quick reference for the duty outcomes tied to this HTS line.
6%
Standard trade partners (NTR)
Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,D,E,IL, JO,KR,MA, OM,P,PA,PE, R,S,SG)
Eligible FTA or preference programs
The general duty rate for heading 6402 (Footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition materials) and its subdivisions is 3.5% as a general rate. There are no specified Free Trade Agreement (FTA) rates listed, meaning standard rates apply unless a specific FTA agreement exists and is claimed by the importer. Duty is assessed *per pair* of footwear. The provided statistical notes and chapter notes detail specific footwear types (work footwear, house slippers, athletic shoes, etc.) and clarify materials and construction methods impacting classification. The various subdivisions within 6402 (e.g., 6402.91 for men's footwear, 6402.99 for other footwear) all fall under this general rate structure unless otherwise specified by an FTA or other special provision, which are not detailed in the provided information.
Rate of Duty (Column 2): 35%
Need help importing?
_
Submit your details, and our team will confirm the correct classification and answer your questions.
Code subdivisions
6402.99.31.10
Other footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics: > Other footwear: > Other: > Other: > Having uppers of which over 90 percent of the external surface area (including any accessories or reinforcements such as those mentioned in note 4(a) to this chapter) is rubber or plastics (except footwear having a foxing or a foxing-like band applied or molded at the sole and overlapping the upper and except footwear designed to be worn over, or in lieu of, other footwear as a protection against water, oil, grease or chemicals or cold or inclement weather): > Other: > Other > House slippers
6402.99.31.15
Other footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics: > Other footwear: > Other: > Other: > Having uppers of which over 90 percent of the external surface area (including any accessories or reinforcements such as those mentioned in note 4(a) to this chapter) is rubber or plastics (except footwear having a foxing or a foxing-like band applied or molded at the sole and overlapping the upper and except footwear designed to be worn over, or in lieu of, other footwear as a protection against water, oil, grease or chemicals or cold or inclement weather): > Other: > Other > Tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes and the like
6402.99.31.35
Other footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics: > Other footwear: > Other: > Other: > Having uppers of which over 90 percent of the external surface area (including any accessories or reinforcements such as those mentioned in note 4(a) to this chapter) is rubber or plastics (except footwear having a foxing or a foxing-like band applied or molded at the sole and overlapping the upper and except footwear designed to be worn over, or in lieu of, other footwear as a protection against water, oil, grease or chemicals or cold or inclement weather): > Other: > Other > Other: > For men: > Work footwear
6402.99.31.45
Other footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics: > Other footwear: > Other: > Other: > Having uppers of which over 90 percent of the external surface area (including any accessories or reinforcements such as those mentioned in note 4(a) to this chapter) is rubber or plastics (except footwear having a foxing or a foxing-like band applied or molded at the sole and overlapping the upper and except footwear designed to be worn over, or in lieu of, other footwear as a protection against water, oil, grease or chemicals or cold or inclement weather): > Other: > Other > Other: > For men: > Other
6402.99.31.55
Other footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics: > Other footwear: > Other: > Other: > Having uppers of which over 90 percent of the external surface area (including any accessories or reinforcements such as those mentioned in note 4(a) to this chapter) is rubber or plastics (except footwear having a foxing or a foxing-like band applied or molded at the sole and overlapping the upper and except footwear designed to be worn over, or in lieu of, other footwear as a protection against water, oil, grease or chemicals or cold or inclement weather): > Other: > Other > Other: > For women: > Work footwear
6402.99.31.65
Other footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics: > Other footwear: > Other: > Other: > Having uppers of which over 90 percent of the external surface area (including any accessories or reinforcements such as those mentioned in note 4(a) to this chapter) is rubber or plastics (except footwear having a foxing or a foxing-like band applied or molded at the sole and overlapping the upper and except footwear designed to be worn over, or in lieu of, other footwear as a protection against water, oil, grease or chemicals or cold or inclement weather): > Other: > Other > Other: > For women: > Other
6402.99.31.73
Other footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics: > Other footwear: > Other: > Other: > Having uppers of which over 90 percent of the external surface area (including any accessories or reinforcements such as those mentioned in note 4(a) to this chapter) is rubber or plastics (except footwear having a foxing or a foxing-like band applied or molded at the sole and overlapping the upper and except footwear designed to be worn over, or in lieu of, other footwear as a protection against water, oil, grease or chemicals or cold or inclement weather): > Other: > Other > Other: > For infants, as described in statistical note 2 to this chapter
6402.99.31.77
Other footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics: > Other footwear: > Other: > Other: > Having uppers of which over 90 percent of the external surface area (including any accessories or reinforcements such as those mentioned in note 4(a) to this chapter) is rubber or plastics (except footwear having a foxing or a foxing-like band applied or molded at the sole and overlapping the upper and except footwear designed to be worn over, or in lieu of, other footwear as a protection against water, oil, grease or chemicals or cold or inclement weather): > Other: > Other > Other: > Other
Chapter & section notes
Chapter notes
Section notes
Latest update
Last updated
November 15, 2025
Revised every January & July
Let's get your shipment cleared
Submit your details and our team will help with classification and compliance.
