HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 6405.10 – Footwear; with uppers of leather or composition leather, n.e.c. in chapter 64
HS code 6405.10 is the 6-digit subheading for footwear, with uppers of leather or composition leather, n.e.c. in chapter 64. It is used for leather clogs, leather sandals (with wooden/cork soles), leather slippers (with non-rubber/plastic soles), traditional leather footwear with unique soles and leather mules (non-rubber/plastic sole).
What HS 6405.10 covers
This code serves as a residual category for footwear with uppers of leather or composition leather that are not specifically classified elsewhere in Chapter 64. This typically means the footwear has soles made from materials other than rubber, plastics, or composition leather, such as wood, cork, or certain types of felt. It often encompasses specialized, traditional, or artisanal footwear like clogs, certain types of sandals, or unique slippers. International trade in this category is generally smaller in volume compared to mass-produced leather footwear but can represent significant value in niche markets. Importers and exporters deal with products that prioritize unique materials, craftsmanship, or specific cultural designs.
- Covers
- Leather clogs
- Leather sandals (with wooden/cork soles)
- Leather slippers (with non-rubber/plastic soles)
- Traditional leather footwear with unique soles
- Leather mules (non-rubber/plastic sole)
- Examples
- Birkenstock Boston (leather upper, cork sole)
- Swedish Hasbeens Clogs
- some artisanal leather sandals with wooden soles
- Dansko Professional Clogs (leather upper)
Codes often confused with 6405.10
Common mistake. Frequently confused with 6403 if the sole material is misidentified as rubber/plastic/composition leather, or with 640590 if the upper material is not clearly leather.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 640510, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 640510 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 34% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Tajikistan, 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 China $205M 34% of world exports
- 2 Italy $99M 17% of world exports
- 3 Dominican Republic $59M 9.9% of world exports
World total: $600M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Tajikistan* ~$47M 11% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Germany $30M 7.3% of world imports
- 3 France $26M 6.2% of world imports
World total: $415M 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 6405.10 3
Brazil splits HS 6405.10 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 6405.10.10 Composition-leather footwear, rubber/plastic solesCom sola exterior de borracha ou plástico e parte superior de couro reconstituído
- 6405.10.20 Composition-leather footwear, leather-based solesCom sola exterior de couro natural ou reconstituído e parte superior de couro reconstituído
- 6405.10.90 Other footwear with leather or composition uppersOutro
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 64.05 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 6405.10
What is HS code 640510?
HS code 640510 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Footwear; with uppers of leather or composition leather, n.e.c. in chapter 64. This code serves as a residual category for footwear with uppers of leather or composition leather that are not specifically classified elsewhere in Chapter 64. This typically means the footwear has soles made from materials other than rubber, plastics, or composition leather, such as wood, cork, or certain types of felt. It often encompasses specialized, traditional, or artisanal footwear like clogs, certain types of sandals, or unique slippers. International trade in this category is generally smaller in volume compared to mass-produced leather footwear but can represent significant value in niche markets. Importers and exporters deal with products that prioritize unique materials, craftsmanship, or specific cultural designs.
What products fall under HS code 640510?
Leather clogs, leather sandals (with wooden/cork soles), leather slippers (with non-rubber/plastic soles), traditional leather footwear with unique soles, leather mules (non-rubber/plastic sole)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 640510?
Frequently confused with 6403 if the sole material is misidentified as rubber/plastic/composition leather, or with 640590 if the upper material is not clearly leather.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 640510?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 640510 in UN Comtrade data were China ($205M, 34% of world exports), Italy ($99M) and the Dominican Republic ($59M). World exports came to about $600M, 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 640510?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 640510 in UN Comtrade data were Tajikistan (about $47M, 11% of world imports), Germany ($30M) and France ($26M). World imports came to about $415M, 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 640510 structured?
HS code 640510 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (64) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (05) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 640510?
Brazil splits HS code 640510 into 3 NCM codes: 6405.10.10 (Composition-leather footwear, rubber/plastic soles), 6405.10.20 (Composition-leather footwear, leather-based soles), 6405.10.90 (Other footwear with leather or composition uppers). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.