HS Code 6403.99 : Other footwear, Other
MODULE 2: EXTRACTABLE ANSWER (AEO / SPEAKABLE)
EN (Official WCO)
FR (Pending)
ES (Pending)
The 6-digit Harmonized System (HS) code for other footwear, other is 6403.99. Under the 2026 United States (USITC HTS), the representative MFN general duty rate is Free [USITC HTS 2026].
MODULE 3: SIGNATURE A: HS DECODE VISUAL HIERARCHY
Chapter 64
Footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather
Heading 6403
Footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather
Subheading .99
.99
Other footwear, Other
MODULE 4: SIGNATURE B: TARIFF MATRIX
Import Duty Rates by Destination
United States (USITC HTS 2026)
6403.99
MODULE 5: US IMPORT DUTY & FEE BREAKDOWN (LANDED COST STACK)
Federal Import VAT / GST
0.00%
US Has NO Federal VAT
Notice: Duty rates and trade remedies change frequently (Section 301, Section 232, anti-dumping orders, de minimis thresholds). Duty calculations are estimates for informational purposes only. Always verify exact rates with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) or a licensed customs broker prior to import.
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MODULE 6: Mandatory Customs Entry Document Matrix
Rule-Derived Customs Entry Package Checklist
UNIVERSAL DOCUMENT
Commercial Invoice
Itemized description, currency, Incoterms, seller/buyer details, and country of origin.
UNIVERSAL DOCUMENT
Packing List & Bill of Lading
Gross/net weight, container/seal numbers, piece count, and transport B/L or Air Waybill.
PREFERENTIAL RULE
Certificate of Origin (If Claiming FTA)
Required only when claiming zero-duty preference under USMCA, KORUS, or GSP.
MODULE 7: Regulatory Compliance & Partner Government Agency (PGA) Flags
Standard Entry
This commodity does not carry mandatory PGA pre-clearance flags under the ACE message set.
MODULE 8: Trade Remedies (Section 301, Section 232, AD/CVD)
China Section 301 Tariff Status
0% Additional Duty (Exempt)
Section 232 Steel/Aluminum Status
Exempt (Non-Metal Commodity)
EU CBAM Carbon Alert
Not in Scope
MODULE 9: Free Trade Agreements (FTA) & Rules of Origin (RoO)
| Agreement Code | Trade Agreement / Program | Preferential Rate | Rules of Origin (RoO) Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| P | United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) | Free | Must meet USMCA Regional Value Content (RVC) or tariff shift rules. |
| KR | U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS) | Free | Direct shipment from South Korea with KORUS Certificate of Origin. |
| AU | U.S.-Australia Free Trade Agreement | Free | Wholly obtained or tariff shift rule under US-Australia FTA. |
| A / D | GSP / African Growth & Opportunity Act (AGOA) | Free | 35% local value-add requirement for beneficiary country origin. |
MODULE 10: Logistics, Freight & Transport Specifications
Standard 20ft Container
~28 CBM / 28,000 kg Payload
Standard 40ft High-Cube
~68 CBM / 28,600 kg Payload
Stowage Factor & Handling
Standard commercial packaging for Other footwear, Other
MODULE 11: Official CBP CROSS Binding Classification Rulings
No ruling cached for HS 6403.99.
Query the live U.S. Customs and Border Protection e-Rulings database:
Search Live CBP CROSS Database for 6403.99 →US National HTS Tariff Lines (6403.99)
| HTS Code | Description | General Rate | Special (FTA) Rate | Column 2 Rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6403.99 | Other footwear, Other | Free | Free | Rate on request | — |
| 6403.99.10.00 | Other footwear, Other, Footwear made on a base or platform of wood, not having an inner sole or a protective metal toe-cap | Free | Free | 33 1/3% | prs. |
| 6403.99.20 | Other footwear, Other, Other, Footwear made on a base or platform of wood | 8% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,D,E,IL, JO,KR,MA, OM,P,PA,PE, R,S,SG) | 33 1/3% | — |
| 6403.99.20.30 | Other footwear, Other, Other, Footwear made on a base or platform of wood, For men | Free | Free | Rate on request | prs. |
| 6403.99.20.60 | Other footwear, Other, Other, Footwear made on a base or platform of wood, For women | Free | Free | Rate on request | prs. |
| 6403.99.20.90 | Other footwear, Other, Other, Footwear made on a base or platform of wood, Other | Free | Free | Rate on request | prs. |
| 6403.99.40 | Other footwear, Other, Other, Other, Welt footwear | 5% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA, OM,P,PA,PE,R,S,SG) | 20% | — |
| 6403.99.40.10 | Other footwear, Other, Other, Other, Welt footwear, Work footwear, For men | Free | Free | Rate on request | prs. |
| 6403.99.40.20 | Other footwear, Other, Other, Other, Welt footwear, Work footwear, Other | Free | Free | Rate on request | prs. |
| 6403.99.40.35 | Other footwear, Other, Other, Other, Welt footwear, Other, For men, With pigskin uppers | Free | Free | Rate on request | prs. |
| 6403.99.40.55 | Other footwear, Other, Other, Other, Welt footwear, Other, For men, Other | Free | Free | Rate on request | prs. |
| 6403.99.40.80 | Other footwear, Other, Other, Other, Welt footwear, Other, For women | Free | Free | Rate on request | prs. |
| 6403.99.40.91 | Other footwear, Other, Other, Other, Welt footwear, Other, Other | Free | Free | Rate on request | prs. |
| 6403.99.60 | Other footwear, Other, Other, Other, Other, For men, youths and boys | 8.5% | Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,D,IL,JO, KR,MA,OM, P,PA,PE,R,S,SG) | 20% | — |
| 6403.99.60.15 | Other footwear, Other, Other, Other, Other, For men, youths and boys, House slippers | Free | Free | Rate on request | prs. |
| 6403.99.60.25 | Other footwear, Other, Other, Other, Other, For men, youths and boys, Work footwear | Free | Free | Rate on request | prs. |
| 6403.99.60.30 | Other footwear, Other, Other, Other, Other, For men, youths and boys, Other, Tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes and the like, for men, With pigskin uppers | Free | Free | Rate on request | prs. |
| 6403.99.60.40 | Other footwear, Other, Other, Other, Other, For men, youths and boys, Other, Tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes and the like, for men, Other | Free | Free | Rate on request | prs. |
| 6403.99.60.50 | Other footwear, Other, Other, Other, Other, For men, youths and boys, Other, Other tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes and the like, With pigskin uppers | Free | Free | Rate on request | prs. |
| 6403.99.60.60 | Other footwear, Other, Other, Other, Other, For men, youths and boys, Other, Other tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes and the like, Other | Free | Free | Rate on request | prs. |
| 6403.99.60.65 | Other footwear, Other, Other, Other, Other, For men, youths and boys, Other, Other, For men, With pigskin uppers | Free | Free | Rate on request | prs. |
| 6403.99.60.75 | Other footwear, Other, Other, Other, Other, For men, youths and boys, Other, Other, For men, Other | Free | Free | Rate on request | prs. |
| 6403.99.60.90 | Other footwear, Other, Other, Other, Other, For men, youths and boys, Other, Other, Other | Free | Free | Rate on request | prs. |
| 6403.99.75 | Other footwear, Other, Other, Other, Other, For other persons, Valued not over $2.50/pair | 7% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,D,E,IL, JO,KR,MA, OM,P,PA,PE, R,S,SG) | 20% | — |
| 6403.99.75.15 | Other footwear, Other, Other, Other, Other, For other persons, Valued not over $2.50/pair, House slippers | Free | Free | Rate on request | prs. |
| 6403.99.75.30 | Other footwear, Other, Other, Other, Other, For other persons, Valued not over $2.50/pair, Other, For women, With pigskin uppers | Free | Free | Rate on request | prs. |
| 6403.99.75.60 | Other footwear, Other, Other, Other, Other, For other persons, Valued not over $2.50/pair, Other, For women, Other | Free | Free | Rate on request | prs. |
| 6403.99.75.90 | Other footwear, Other, Other, Other, Other, For other persons, Valued not over $2.50/pair, Other, Other | Free | Free | Rate on request | prs. |
| 6403.99.90 | Other footwear, Other, Other, Other, Other, For other persons, Valued over $2.50/pair | 10% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,D,IL,JO, KR,MA,OM, P,PA,PE,R,S,SG) | 20% | — |
| 6403.99.90.05 | Other footwear, Other, Other, Other, Other, For other persons, Valued over $2.50/pair, House slippers | Free | Free | Rate on request | prs. |
| 6403.99.90.15 | Other footwear, Other, Other, Other, Other, For other persons, Valued over $2.50/pair, Work footwear | Free | Free | Rate on request | prs. |
| 6403.99.90.21 | Other footwear, Other, Other, Other, Other, For other persons, Valued over $2.50/pair, Other, Tennis shoes, basketball shoes, and the like, for women, With pigskin uppers | Free | Free | Rate on request | prs. |
| 6403.99.90.31 | Other footwear, Other, Other, Other, Other, For other persons, Valued over $2.50/pair, Other, Tennis shoes, basketball shoes, and the like, for women, Other | Free | Free | Rate on request | prs. |
| 6403.99.90.41 | Other footwear, Other, Other, Other, Other, For other persons, Valued over $2.50/pair, Other, Other tennis shoes, basketball shoes, and the like | Free | Free | Rate on request | prs. |
| 6403.99.90.55 | Other footwear, Other, Other, Other, Other, For other persons, Valued over $2.50/pair, Other, Other, For women, With pigskin uppers | Free | Free | Rate on request | prs. |
| 6403.99.90.65 | Other footwear, Other, Other, Other, Other, For other persons, Valued over $2.50/pair, Other, Other, For women, Other | Free | Free | Rate on request | prs. |
| 6403.99.90.71 | Other footwear, Other, Other, Other, Other, For other persons, Valued over $2.50/pair, Other, Other, Other | Free | Free | Rate on request | prs. |
MODULE 12: Candidate Subheadings & Related Codes
| Related HS Code | Heading Category | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 6403.12 | Subheading under Heading 6403 | Compare Subheading 6403.12 → |
| 6403.19 | Subheading under Heading 6403 | Compare Subheading 6403.19 → |
| 6403.20 | Subheading under Heading 6403 | Compare Subheading 6403.20 → |
| 6403.40 | Subheading under Heading 6403 | Compare Subheading 6403.40 → |
| 6403.51 | Subheading under Heading 6403 | Compare Subheading 6403.51 → |
| 6403.59 | Subheading under Heading 6403 | Compare Subheading 6403.59 → |
| 6403.91 | Subheading under Heading 6403 | Compare Subheading 6403.91 → |
MODULE 13: Industry Classification & Crosswalk Mesh (NAICS & Schedule B)
U.S. Census NAICS Code
U.S. Census Schedule B (Exports)
Official Primary Sources & Authority References
USITC HTS Chapter 64 Tariff Schedule (2026) ↗
Official U.S. 10-digit tariff lines and general duty rates for Other footwear, Other.
CBP CROSS Ruling Database (6403.99) ↗
Binding customs classification precedents for Heading 6403.
MODULE 14: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Operational Guide
What is the 6-digit WCO tariff classification and United States (USITC HTS) general duty for Other footwear, Other?
Under WCO Harmonized System 2022 and United States (USITC HTS), Other footwear, Other is classified under HS 6403.99 (Heading 6403, Chapter 64). The representative US MFN general duty rate is Free.
How is HS 6403.99 distinguished within Heading 6403 (Footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather)?
Heading 6403 covers Footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather. Subheading 6403.99 specifically isolates Other footwear, Other. Importers must verify whether physical characteristics, processing state, or composition require alternative subheadings under Heading 6403.
What are the primary candidate subheadings related to HS 6403.99?
Related subheadings under Heading 6403 include 6403.12, 6403.19, 6403.20, 6403.40, 6403.51, 6403.59, 6403.91. Classification depends on processing stage, decaffeination, purity, or material form.
What mandatory commercial entry documents are required to import Other footwear, Other?
Commercial Invoice (detailing Incoterms, currency, and origin), Packing List, Bill of Lading (or Air Waybill), CBP Form 7501 Entry Summary, and a continuous customs bond are required for formal entries.
Can goods under HS 6403.99 enter duty-free under USMCA or Free Trade Agreements?
Yes. Eligible goods originating in Mexico, Canada, South Korea, or Australia enter duty-free under preference SPI codes (P, KR, AU) provided they satisfy Regional Value Content (RVC) or tariff-shift rules with a valid Certificate of Origin.
What is the US formal entry threshold for shipments of Other footwear, Other?
Commercial shipments of Other footwear, Other with a customs value exceeding $2,500 USD require formal customs entry (CBP Form 7501) and a continuous entry bond. Informal entry applies to lower values.
How can an importer obtain a binding CBP classification ruling for HS 6403.99?
Importers may submit an e-Ruling request under 19 CFR Part 177 to CBP National Commodity Specialist Division (NCSD) to obtain a legally binding tariff classification ruling prior to importation.
What U.S. Census NAICS industry code corresponds to HS 6403.99?
HS 6403.99 maps to NAICS code 316210 (Footwear Manufacturing) under official U.S. Census Bureau trade concordance tables.
Does the United States assess federal VAT or GST on imports of HS 6403.99?
No. The United States does NOT charge a federal Value-Added Tax (VAT) or Goods and Services Tax (GST) on imports. Importers pay customs duty + MPF + HMF (if ocean freight).
How are Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) and Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF) calculated?
MPF is assessed at 0.3464% of entered value (min $32.71, max $634.62 per entry). HMF is assessed at 0.125% on ocean freight shipments entering US ports.
What is the Section 321 de minimis duty-free threshold for HS 6403.99?
Under Section 321 (19 U.S.C. 1321), eligible shipments valued at $800 USD or less imported by one person on one day enter duty-free and tax-free.
What U.S. Customs bond requirements apply to commercial entries under HS 6403.99?
Formal entries with customs value exceeding $2,500 USD require a continuous customs entry bond (CBP Form 301) to guarantee payment of duties, taxes, and fees.
What Importer Security Filing (ISF 10+2) rules apply to ocean imports of HS 6403.99?
Ocean container shipments bound for US ports require electronic ISF 10+2 submission via ACE at least 24 hours before loading at foreign ports.
How do USMCA preference rules apply to commercial imports under HS 6403.99?
Qualifying originating goods from Canada or Mexico meeting USMCA tariff-shift or Regional Value Content (RVC) rules enter duty-free under SPI code 'P'.