HTS code 6403 — Footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather

Tariff lines under heading 6403

Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.

Documents required to import under 6403

Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.

• Commercial InvoiceRequired
• Packing ListRequired
• Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
• CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required

  Prepared and filed by your customs broker

• CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required

  Prepared and filed by your customs broker

• Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional

  Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500

  Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety

• Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional

  Required for ocean freight only

  Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port

• Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional

  Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP

  One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment

• Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional

  Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries

Common questions

What is HTS code 6403?

HTS heading 6403 covers footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather. It sits in Chapter 64 (footwear) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 93 tariff lines.

What is the duty rate for HTS 6403?

General duty rates from 2.5% to 10%, with 11 duty-free lines. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.

How many digits does a full HTS code have?

US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 6403 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.

Related headings in Chapter 64

• 6401Waterproof footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, the uppers of which are neither fixed to the sole nor assembled by stitching, riveting, nailing, screwing, plugging or similar processes
• 6402Other footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics
• 6404Footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of textile materials
• 6405Other footwear
• 6406Parts of footwear (including uppers whether or not attached to soles other than outer soles); removable insoles, heel cushions and similar articles; gaiters, leggings and similar articles, and parts thereof