HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 6405.20 – Footwear; with uppers of textile materials, n.e.c. in chapter 64
What HS 6405.20 covers
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.
- Covers
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
- 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)
Codes often confused with 6405.20
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 640520, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 640520 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 55% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 19% 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 $487M 55% of world exports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$59M 6.7% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Netherlands $30M 3.4% of world exports
World total: $879M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $241M 19% of world imports
- 2 Saudi Arabia $142M 11% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $109M 8.7% of world imports
World total: $1.3B 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 6405.20
Brazil does not split HS 6405.20: its NCM code is 6405.20.00.
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 6405.20
What is HS code 640520?
HS code 640520 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 640520?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 640520 in UN Comtrade data were China ($487M, 55% of world exports), Vietnam (about $59M) and the Netherlands ($30M). World exports came to about $879M, 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 640520?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 640520 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($241M, 19% of world imports), Saudi Arabia ($142M) and the United Kingdom ($109M). World imports came to about $1.3B, 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 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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 640520?
In Brazil, HS code 640520 is NCM 6405.20.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.