HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 6403.51 – Footwear; n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, with outer soles and uppers of leather, covering the ankle
HS code 6403.51 is the 6-digit subheading for footwear, n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, with outer soles and uppers of leather, covering the ankle. It is used for leather dress boots, chelsea boots, chukka boots, combat boots (fashion) and hiking boots (non-sports specific).
What HS 6403.51 covers
This HS code covers a wide array of leather footwear that covers the ankle, with both outer soles and uppers made of leather, and not specifically classified elsewhere in heading 6403 (e.g., not sports, not safety with metal toe-cap). This category primarily includes various types of leather boots, such as dress boots, fashion boots, casual boots, and certain work boots without safety features. It represents a significant segment of the premium footwear market, valued for its durability, comfort, and aesthetic appeal. Major importers include affluent consumer markets like the United States, European Union countries, and Japan, where demand for high-quality leather goods is consistent. Exporters often include countries with strong traditions in leather craftsmanship and footwear manufacturing, such as Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Mexico. The trade is influenced by fashion trends, brand reputation, and the quality of leather and construction.
- Covers
- Leather dress boots
- Chelsea boots
- Chukka boots
- Combat boots (fashion)
- Hiking boots (non-sports specific)
- Riding boots
- Work boots (non-safety)
- Examples
- RM Williams Chelsea Boots
- Wolverine 1000 Mile Boot
- Frye Harness Boot
- Allen Edmonds Dalton
- Thursday Boot Company Captain
Codes often confused with 6403.51
Common mistake. This code is often confused with 640340 (leather boots with metal toe-cap) if the safety feature is overlooked, or 640359 (leather footwear not covering the ankle) if the ankle coverage is misidentified.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 640351, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 640351 in UN Comtrade data was Mexico, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 42% 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 Mexico $452M 25% of world exports
- 2 Italy $396M 22% of world exports
- 3 India $221M 12% of world exports
World total: $1.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $680M 42% of world imports
- 2 France $129M 8.0% of world imports
- 3 Germany $113M 7.0% of world imports
World total: $1.6B 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 6403.51 2
Brazil splits HS 6403.51 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 6403.51.10 Leather-soled ankle-covering footwear, wooden soleCom sola de madeira e desprovido de palmilha
- 6403.51.90 Other leather-soled ankle-covering footwearOutro
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 6403.51
What is HS code 640351?
HS code 640351 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Footwear; n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, with outer soles and uppers of leather, covering the ankle. This HS code covers a wide array of leather footwear that covers the ankle, with both outer soles and uppers made of leather, and not specifically classified elsewhere in heading 6403 (e.g., not sports, not safety with metal toe-cap). This category primarily includes various types of leather boots, such as dress boots, fashion boots, casual boots, and certain work boots without safety features. It represents a significant segment of the premium footwear market, valued for its durability, comfort, and aesthetic appeal. Major importers include affluent consumer markets like the United States, European Union countries, and Japan, where demand for high-quality leather goods is consistent. Exporters often include countries with strong traditions in leather craftsmanship and footwear manufacturing, such as Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Mexico. The trade is influenced by fashion trends, brand reputation, and the quality of leather and construction.
What products fall under HS code 640351?
Leather dress boots, Chelsea boots, chukka boots, combat boots (fashion), hiking boots (non-sports specific), riding boots, work boots (non-safety)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 640351?
This code is often confused with 640340 (leather boots with metal toe-cap) if the safety feature is overlooked, or 640359 (leather footwear not covering the ankle) if the ankle coverage is misidentified.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 640351?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 640351 in UN Comtrade data were Mexico ($452M, 25% of world exports), Italy ($396M) and India ($221M). World exports came to about $1.8B, 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 640351?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 640351 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($680M, 42% of world imports), France ($129M) and Germany ($113M). World imports came to about $1.6B, 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 640351 structured?
HS code 640351 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 (51) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 640351?
Brazil splits HS code 640351 into 2 NCM codes: 6403.51.10 (Leather-soled ankle-covering footwear, wooden sole), 6403.51.90 (Other leather-soled ankle-covering footwear). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.