What is the HS code for Leather Sneakers?

The HS code for Leather Sneakers is 6403.91.05. Footwear with outer soles of rubber/plastics and uppers of leather — covering the ankle

What is the import duty rate for Leather Sneakers in the EU?

The EU MFN (Most-Favoured-Nation) duty rate for Leather Sneakers (HS code 6403.91.05) is 3.7%, applied under the EU Combined Nomenclature (CN).

What is the US tariff rate for Leather Sneakers?

The US MFN duty rate for Leather Sneakers (HTS code 6403.91.05) is 8.5%, as listed in the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule. Note that Section 301 tariffs may apply to goods of Chinese origin in addition to the MFN rate.

What is the UK import duty for Leather Sneakers?

The UK Global Tariff (UKGT) duty rate for Leather Sneakers (HS code 6403.91.05) is 3.7%. This applies post-Brexit and is independent of the EU rate.

Leather Sneakers — HS Code

Footwear with outer soles of rubber/plastics and uppers of leather — covering the ankle

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HS Code

6403 — Footwear with rubber/plastic soles and leather uppers

🇪🇺 EU

3.7%

EU TARIC

🇺🇸 US

8.5%

USITC HTS

🇬🇧 UK

3.7%

UK Global Tariff

Classification Context

Chapter

Chapter 64 — Footwear, gaiters and the like

Heading

6403 — Footwear with rubber/plastic soles and leather uppers

Applicable Rule

GRI 1 — upper material (leather) and sole material determine heading

Prior Rulings

EU — EBTI (Binding Tariff Information)

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US — CBP CROSS Ruling Database

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UK — HMRC Trade Tariff

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Classification Notes

The ankle height determines the subheading (covering vs not covering ankle). 'Leather' means genuine leather, not PU or PVC. Sneakers with leather uppers and rubber soles are 6403, not 6404. Section 301 tariffs may apply for China-origin footwear.

MFN Duty Rates by Market

European Union

6403.91.05

3.7%

EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) rate — applies to all 27 EU member states

United States

6403.91.05

8.5%

US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) MFN rate — Section 301 tariffs may add to China-origin goods

United Kingdom

6403.91.05

3.7%

UK Global Tariff (UKGT) — post-Brexit tariff schedule, independent of EU CN

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Down Jacket

6201.92.00

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Official Sources & References

WCO HS Nomenclature

World Customs Organisation — the international standard behind all HS codes

wcoomd.org

EU TARIC Database

European Commission integrated tariff — EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) rates

ec.europa.eu

US HTS Schedule (USITC)

United States International Trade Commission — official US Harmonized Tariff Schedule

hts.usitc.gov

UK Global Tariff (HMRC)

His Majesty's Revenue and Customs — UK Trade Tariff post-Brexit

trade-tariff.service.gov.uk

Disclaimer: Duty rates shown are MFN (Most-Favoured-Nation) base rates sourced from live tariff database and verified April 2026. Actual duties may differ based on country of origin, applicable trade agreements (e.g. GSP, CETA, UK-EU TCA), anti-dumping measures, or changes to tariff schedules. Always verify with the official tariff database of the importing country before making customs declarations.

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