Sneakers / Athletic Shoes — HS Code
Footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textile materials — sports footwear
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HS Code
6404 — Footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textile materials
Classification Context
Chapter
Chapter 64 — Footwear, gaiters and the like
Heading
6404 — Footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textile materials
Applicable Rule
GRI 1 — sneakers with rubber soles and textile uppers are classified under 6404.11 as sports footwear
Prior Rulings
EU — EBTI (Binding Tariff Information)
Search EU EBTI databaseUS — CBP CROSS Ruling Database
Search US CBP CROSS rulingsUK — HMRC Trade Tariff
View UK Trade Tariff commodityClassification Notes
Sneakers and athletic shoes with rubber or plastic outer soles and textile uppers are classified under 6404.11. The determination of 'sports footwear' depends on the design intent and features (e.g. cleats, toe cap reinforcement) rather than the consumer's actual use. Casual sneakers marketed as lifestyle or fashion shoes may fall under 6404.19 if not meeting the sports footwear definition. Running shoes and training shoes are typically 6404.11. The outer sole material (rubber vs. plastic) affects the heading; the upper material (textile vs. leather) determines the subheading.
MFN Duty Rates by Market
European Union
6404.11.00
EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) rate — applies to all 27 EU member states
United States
6404.11.00
US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) MFN rate — Section 301 tariffs may add to China-origin goods
United Kingdom
6404.11.00
UK Global Tariff (UKGT) — post-Brexit tariff schedule, independent of EU CN
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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