HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 6402.20 – Footwear; with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, upper straps or thongs assembled to the sole by plugs
HS code 6402.20 is the 6-digit subheading for footwear, with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, upper straps or thongs assembled to the sole by plugs. It is used for rubber flip-flops, plastic thong sandals, beach sandals with plug uppers, shower slides and pool sandals.
What HS 6402.20 covers
This specific HS code covers a distinct type of casual footwear characterized by outer soles and uppers made of rubber or plastics, where the upper straps or thongs are assembled to the sole using plugs. This construction is most commonly found in flip-flops, thong sandals, and certain slide sandals. It represents a high-volume, often low-cost segment of the footwear market, particularly popular in warmer climates and for beachwear or casual home use. Key players in this trade include manufacturers in Asian countries like China, Vietnam, and Thailand, which export vast quantities to global markets, especially to countries with strong tourism industries or large coastal populations such as the United States, Brazil, and various European nations. The simplicity of design and manufacturing makes these items highly accessible and subject to seasonal demand fluctuations.
- Covers
- Rubber flip-flops
- Plastic thong sandals
- Beach sandals with plug uppers
- Shower slides
- Pool sandals
- Casual slip-ons
- Examples
- Havaianas Top
- Ipanema Classic
- Crocs Bayaband Flip
- Reef Fanning
- Old Navy Flip-Flops
Codes often confused with 6402.20
Common mistake. This code can be confused with other rubber/plastic sandals under 640299 if the specific 'straps or thongs assembled by plugs' construction is not accurately identified.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 640220, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 640220 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 66% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 5.9% of world imports. Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 15% of its exports here ($6.8M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $1.0B 66% of world exports
- 2 Brazil $148M 9.8% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $41M 2.7% of world exports
Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 15% of its exports here ($6.8M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
World total: $1.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $69M 5.9% of world imports
- 2 Italy $55M 4.7% of world imports
- 3 United Arab Emirates* ~$53M 4.6% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 6402.20
Brazil does not split HS 6402.20: its NCM code is 6402.20.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 64.02 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 6402.20
What is HS code 640220?
HS code 640220 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Footwear; with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, upper straps or thongs assembled to the sole by plugs. This specific HS code covers a distinct type of casual footwear characterized by outer soles and uppers made of rubber or plastics, where the upper straps or thongs are assembled to the sole using plugs. This construction is most commonly found in flip-flops, thong sandals, and certain slide sandals. It represents a high-volume, often low-cost segment of the footwear market, particularly popular in warmer climates and for beachwear or casual home use. Key players in this trade include manufacturers in Asian countries like China, Vietnam, and Thailand, which export vast quantities to global markets, especially to countries with strong tourism industries or large coastal populations such as the United States, Brazil, and various European nations. The simplicity of design and manufacturing makes these items highly accessible and subject to seasonal demand fluctuations.
What products fall under HS code 640220?
Rubber flip-flops, plastic thong sandals, beach sandals with plug uppers, shower slides, pool sandals, casual slip-ons
What are common misclassifications for HS code 640220?
This code can be confused with other rubber/plastic sandals under 640299 if the specific 'straps or thongs assembled by plugs' construction is not accurately identified.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 640220?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 640220 in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.0B, 66% of world exports), Brazil ($148M) and the Netherlands ($41M). World exports came to about $1.5B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 15% of its exports here ($6.8M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 640220?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 640220 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($69M, 5.9% of world imports), Italy ($55M) and the United Arab Emirates (about $53M). World imports came to about $1.2B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 640220 structured?
HS code 640220 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (64) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (02) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 640220?
In Brazil, HS code 640220 is NCM 6402.20.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.