About HS Code 640610
This HS code is crucial for the global footwear manufacturing supply chain, covering partially assembled shoe uppers and their constituent parts, excluding stiffeners. These components are traded internationally for assembly into finished footwear in different countries, optimizing labor costs, specialized manufacturing processes, and supply chain efficiency. Major footwear brands and contract manufacturers are key players, sourcing uppers from specialized factories, often in Asia, to be combined with soles and other components elsewhere. This trade facilitates modular production, allowing for greater flexibility in design, material sourcing, and rapid response to market demands, underpinning the globalized nature of footwear production.
Products Under This Code
Pre-stitched shoe uppers, leather cut-outs for uppers, textile panels for uppers, eyelets for uppers, laces (when imported as part of an upper kit), tongue assemblies
Real World Examples
Nike Flyknit uppers (unattached), Adidas Primeknit uppers, leather upper blanks for dress shoes, pre-assembled boot uppers, canvas upper components for sneakers
Common Misclassification
Can be confused with 640620 if parts are mistaken for soles/heels, or 640690 if they are other footwear parts not specifically uppers or soles/heels.
Products Classified Under 6406.10
Industry
This code belongs to the Footwear & Headgear industry.
Trade Overview
China, Vietnam, and Indonesia are major exporters, while the USA, EU countries, and Mexico are significant importers for assembly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 640610?
HS code 640610 covers: Footwear; parts, uppers and parts thereof, other than stiffeners. This HS code is crucial for the global footwear manufacturing supply chain, covering partially assembled shoe uppers and their constituent parts, excluding stiffeners. These components are traded internationally for assembly into finished footwear in different countries, optimizing labor costs, specialized manufacturing processes, and supply chain efficiency. Major footwear brands and contract manufacturers are key players, sourcing uppers from specialized factories, often in Asia, to be combined with soles and other components elsewhere. This trade facilitates modular production, allowing for greater flexibility in design, material sourcing, and rapid response to market demands, underpinning the globalized nature of footwear production.
What products fall under HS code 640610?
Pre-stitched shoe uppers, leather cut-outs for uppers, textile panels for uppers, eyelets for uppers, laces (when imported as part of an upper kit), tongue assemblies
What are common misclassifications for HS code 640610?
Can be confused with 640620 if parts are mistaken for soles/heels, or 640690 if they are other footwear parts not specifically uppers or soles/heels.
How is HS code 640610 structured?
HS code 640610 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (64) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (06) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.