HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 6405.90 – Footwear; n.e.c. in chapter 64
HS code 6405.90 is the 6-digit subheading for footwear, n.e.c. in chapter 64. It is used for felt slippers (non-textile felt), fur-lined boots (where fur is primary upper material), footwear with paper uppers, footwear with uppers of braided natural fibers (not textile) and specialized protective footwear (non-leather/textile/rubber/plastic upper).
What HS 6405.90 covers
This is the ultimate residual category for all footwear not specifically classified elsewhere in Chapter 64. It encompasses footwear with uppers made from materials other than leather, textile, rubber, or plastics, such as fur, felt (when not considered textile for classification purposes), paper, or unique combinations that do not fit standard definitions. This code is essential for specialized, artisanal, or unique footwear products that utilize unconventional materials or construction methods. International trade in this category is often niche, involving smaller volumes but potentially high-value, specialized items that cater to specific cultural, fashion, or functional demands. It highlights the diversity of footwear materials beyond the most common ones.
- Covers
- Felt slippers (non-textile felt)
- Fur-lined boots (where fur is primary upper material)
- Footwear with paper uppers
- Footwear with uppers of braided natural fibers (not textile)
- Specialized protective footwear (non-leather/textile/rubber/plastic upper)
- Examples
Glerups Felt Slippers (where felt is primary upper), UGG (some specific models where sheepskin is considered primary upper, not leather), traditional footwear made from unique natural fibers, specialized medical footwear with unique upper materials
Codes often confused with 6405.90
Common mistake. Often confused with 640510 or 640520 if the upper material is not clearly identified as 'other' than leather or textile, requiring careful material analysis.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 640590, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 640590 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 18% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 34% 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 $296M 18% of world exports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$285M 18% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Italy $148M 9.2% of world exports
World total: $1.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $715M 34% of world imports
- 2 Philippines $118M 5.6% of world imports
- 3 Saudi Arabia $94M 4.4% of world imports
World total: $2.1B 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 6405.90
Brazil does not split HS 6405.90: its NCM code is 6405.90.00.
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 6405.90
What is HS code 640590?
HS code 640590 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Footwear; n.e.c. in chapter 64. This is the ultimate residual category for all footwear not specifically classified elsewhere in Chapter 64. It encompasses footwear with uppers made from materials other than leather, textile, rubber, or plastics, such as fur, felt (when not considered textile for classification purposes), paper, or unique combinations that do not fit standard definitions. This code is essential for specialized, artisanal, or unique footwear products that utilize unconventional materials or construction methods. International trade in this category is often niche, involving smaller volumes but potentially high-value, specialized items that cater to specific cultural, fashion, or functional demands. It highlights the diversity of footwear materials beyond the most common ones.
What products fall under HS code 640590?
Felt slippers (non-textile felt), fur-lined boots (where fur is primary upper material), footwear with paper uppers, footwear with uppers of braided natural fibers (not textile), specialized protective footwear (non-leather/textile/rubber/plastic upper)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 640590?
Often confused with 640510 or 640520 if the upper material is not clearly identified as 'other' than leather or textile, requiring careful material analysis.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 640590?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 640590 in UN Comtrade data were China ($296M, 18% of world exports), Vietnam (about $285M) and Italy ($148M). World exports 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.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 640590?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 640590 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($715M, 34% of world imports), the Philippines ($118M) and Saudi Arabia ($94M). World imports came to about $2.1B, 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 640590 structured?
HS code 640590 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 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 640590?
In Brazil, HS code 640590 is NCM 6405.90.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.