HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 6402.91 – Footwear; n.e.c. in heading no. 6402, covering the ankle, with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics
HS code 6402.91 is the 6-digit subheading for footwear, n.e.c. in heading no. 6402, covering the ankle, with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics. It is used for rubber rain boots, plastic fashion boots, synthetic work boots, waterproof garden boots and high-top plastic casual boots.
What HS 6402.91 covers
This HS code pertains to various types of non-sports footwear that cover the ankle, with both outer soles and uppers made of rubber or plastics, and not specifically classified elsewhere in heading 6402. This category often includes rain boots, certain types of work boots, and fashion boots made from synthetic materials. The trade in these goods is driven by practical needs for weather protection and durability, as well as fashion trends. Key importers are often countries with colder or wetter climates, such as those in Europe and North America, while major exporters are typically manufacturing hubs in Asia. Understanding the specific material composition (rubber/plastics) and the 'covering the ankle' criterion is crucial for correct classification, as these boots offer a cost-effective and often waterproof alternative to leather or textile options.
- Covers
- Rubber rain boots
- Plastic fashion boots
- Synthetic work boots
- Waterproof garden boots
- High-top plastic casual boots
- Examples
- Hunter Original Tall Boot (synthetic versions)
- Crocs RainFloe Boot
- Tretorn Nylite Hi
- Bogs Classic High
- Kamik Jennifer
Codes often confused with 6402.91
Common mistake. This code is often confused with 640299 (similar footwear not covering the ankle) or 640351 (leather boots covering the ankle), with the ankle coverage and material being the key distinctions.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 640291, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 640291 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 45% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 15% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $2.2B 45% of world exports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$528M 11% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Germany $419M 8.5% of world exports
World total: $4.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $677M 15% of world imports
- 2 Germany $647M 14% of world imports
- 3 Russia* ~$288M 6.2% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $4.6B 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 codes for 6402.91 2
Brazil splits HS 6402.91 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 6402.91.10 Ankle-covering rubber/plastic shoes, metal toe-capCom biqueira protetora de metal
- 6402.91.90 Other ankle-covering rubber/plastic footwearOutro
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 6402.91
What is HS code 640291?
HS code 640291 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Footwear; n.e.c. in heading no. 6402, covering the ankle, with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics. This HS code pertains to various types of non-sports footwear that cover the ankle, with both outer soles and uppers made of rubber or plastics, and not specifically classified elsewhere in heading 6402. This category often includes rain boots, certain types of work boots, and fashion boots made from synthetic materials. The trade in these goods is driven by practical needs for weather protection and durability, as well as fashion trends. Key importers are often countries with colder or wetter climates, such as those in Europe and North America, while major exporters are typically manufacturing hubs in Asia. Understanding the specific material composition (rubber/plastics) and the 'covering the ankle' criterion is crucial for correct classification, as these boots offer a cost-effective and often waterproof alternative to leather or textile options.
What products fall under HS code 640291?
Rubber rain boots, plastic fashion boots, synthetic work boots, waterproof garden boots, high-top plastic casual boots
What are common misclassifications for HS code 640291?
This code is often confused with 640299 (similar footwear not covering the ankle) or 640351 (leather boots covering the ankle), with the ankle coverage and material being the key distinctions.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 640291?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 640291 in UN Comtrade data were China ($2.2B, 45% of world exports), Vietnam (about $528M) and Germany ($419M). World exports came to about $4.9B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 640291?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 640291 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($677M, 15% of world imports), Germany ($647M) and Russia (about $288M). World imports came to about $4.6B, 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 640291 structured?
HS code 640291 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 (91) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 640291?
Brazil splits HS code 640291 into 2 NCM codes: 6402.91.10 (Ankle-covering rubber/plastic shoes, metal toe-cap), 6402.91.90 (Other ankle-covering rubber/plastic footwear). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.