HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 6403.12 – Sports footwear; with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather, ski-boots, snowboard boots and cross-country ski footwear
HS code 6403.12 is the 6-digit subheading for sports footwear, with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather, ski-boots, snowboard boots and cross-country ski footwear. It is used for alpine ski boots, snowboard boots, cross-country ski boots, backcountry ski boots and telemark boots.
What HS 6403.12 covers
This HS code specifically targets high-performance sports footwear designed for winter activities: ski-boots, snowboard boots, and cross-country ski footwear. These items are characterized by outer soles made of rubber, plastics, leather, or composition leather, combined with uppers predominantly of leather. This category represents a specialized niche within the global footwear trade, catering to enthusiasts and professionals in snow sports. Key importers are countries with significant winter sports industries and popular ski resorts, such as Switzerland, Austria, France, and the United States. Exporters often include countries with advanced manufacturing capabilities for specialized sports equipment, like Italy, Germany, and China. The trade in these goods is influenced by technological advancements in materials for warmth, support, and performance, as well as seasonal demand and the overall health of the winter tourism sector.
- Covers
- Alpine ski boots
- Snowboard boots
- Cross-country ski boots
- Backcountry ski boots
- Telemark boots
- Ski touring boots
- Examples
- Rossignol Alltrack Pro
- Burton Photon Boa
- Salomon S/Pro
- Lange RS
- Atomic Hawx Ultra
Codes often confused with 6403.12
Common mistake. This code is distinct from 640319 (other leather sports footwear) due to its specific application for ski, snowboard, and cross-country activities, which implies specialized design and construction.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 640312, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 640312 in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 26% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Qatar, with about 11% 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 Italy $9.2M 26% of world exports
- 2 China $3.7M 10% of world exports
- 3 Hungary $3.4M 9.4% of world exports
World total: $36M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Qatar* ~$2.6M 11% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Austria $2.0M 8.2% of world imports
- 3 Germany $1.6M 6.7% of world imports
World total: $25M 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 6403.12
Brazil does not split HS 6403.12: its NCM code is 6403.12.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 64.03 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 6403.12
What is HS code 640312?
HS code 640312 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Sports footwear; with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather, ski-boots, snowboard boots and cross-country ski footwear. This HS code specifically targets high-performance sports footwear designed for winter activities: ski-boots, snowboard boots, and cross-country ski footwear. These items are characterized by outer soles made of rubber, plastics, leather, or composition leather, combined with uppers predominantly of leather. This category represents a specialized niche within the global footwear trade, catering to enthusiasts and professionals in snow sports. Key importers are countries with significant winter sports industries and popular ski resorts, such as Switzerland, Austria, France, and the United States. Exporters often include countries with advanced manufacturing capabilities for specialized sports equipment, like Italy, Germany, and China. The trade in these goods is influenced by technological advancements in materials for warmth, support, and performance, as well as seasonal demand and the overall health of the winter tourism sector.
What products fall under HS code 640312?
Alpine ski boots, snowboard boots, cross-country ski boots, backcountry ski boots, telemark boots, ski touring boots
What are common misclassifications for HS code 640312?
This code is distinct from 640319 (other leather sports footwear) due to its specific application for ski, snowboard, and cross-country activities, which implies specialized design and construction.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 640312?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 640312 in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($9.2M, 26% of world exports), China ($3.7M) and Hungary ($3.4M). World exports came to about $36M, 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 640312?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 640312 in UN Comtrade data were Qatar (about $2.6M, 11% of world imports), Austria ($2.0M) and Germany ($1.6M). World imports came to about $25M, 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 640312 structured?
HS code 640312 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (64) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (03) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (12) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 640312?
In Brazil, HS code 640312 is NCM 6403.12.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.