About HS Code 640520
This category covers footwear with uppers of textile materials that are not specifically classified in other headings of Chapter 64. Similar to its leather counterpart, this implies that the outer soles are made from materials other than rubber, plastics, or composition leather, such as rope, felt, or certain natural fibers. This code is crucial for specialized or traditional textile footwear, including certain types of slippers, espadrilles with non-standard soles, or handcrafted items that don't fit into the more common categories of textile footwear. Trade in this segment is driven by niche markets, cultural products, and specific comfort footwear, rather than mass-market athletic or casual shoes, often valuing unique materials and craftsmanship.
Products Under This Code
Textile slippers (with non-rubber/plastic soles), textile sandals (with rope/felt soles), traditional textile footwear (e.g., some Japanese zori, Indian jutti with non-standard soles), felted wool slippers
Real World Examples
Haflinger Wool Slippers (felt sole), some traditional espadrilles (rope sole, not rubber/plastic), specific textile house shoes with non-synthetic soles, Glerups Felt Slippers (textile upper, felt sole)
Common Misclassification
Can be confused with 640419 if the sole material is mistaken for rubber/plastics, or with 640590 if the upper material is not clearly textile.
Products Classified Under 6405.20
Industry
This code belongs to the Footwear & Headgear industry.
Trade Overview
China, India, and Spain are significant for certain types, while the USA, Germany, and Japan are major importers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 640520?
HS code 640520 covers: Footwear; with uppers of textile materials, n.e.c. in chapter 64. This category covers footwear with uppers of textile materials that are not specifically classified in other headings of Chapter 64. Similar to its leather counterpart, this implies that the outer soles are made from materials other than rubber, plastics, or composition leather, such as rope, felt, or certain natural fibers. This code is crucial for specialized or traditional textile footwear, including certain types of slippers, espadrilles with non-standard soles, or handcrafted items that don't fit into the more common categories of textile footwear. Trade in this segment is driven by niche markets, cultural products, and specific comfort footwear, rather than mass-market athletic or casual shoes, often valuing unique materials and craftsmanship.
What products fall under HS code 640520?
Textile slippers (with non-rubber/plastic soles), textile sandals (with rope/felt soles), traditional textile footwear (e.g., some Japanese zori, Indian jutti with non-standard soles), felted wool slippers
What are common misclassifications for HS code 640520?
Can be confused with 640419 if the sole material is mistaken for rubber/plastics, or with 640590 if the upper material is not clearly textile.
How is HS code 640520 structured?
HS code 640520 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 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.