HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 6406.10 – Footwear; parts, uppers and parts thereof, other than stiffeners

HS code 6406.10 is the 6-digit subheading for footwear, parts, uppers and parts thereof, other than stiffeners. It is used for pre-stitched shoe uppers, leather cut-outs for uppers, textile panels for uppers, eyelets for uppers and laces (when imported as part of an upper kit).

What HS 6406.10 covers

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.

Covers
  • 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
Examples
  • Nike Flyknit uppers (unattached)
  • Adidas Primeknit uppers
  • leather upper blanks for dress shoes
  • pre-assembled boot uppers
  • canvas upper components for sneakers

Codes often confused with 6406.10

Common mistake. 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.

6406.20Footwear; parts, outer soles and heels, of rubber or plastics6406.90Footwear; parts, n.e.c. in heading 6406

Top exporters and importers of HS code 640610, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 640610 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 37% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, 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. 1 China $1.4B
  2. 2 Vietnam* ~$421M
  3. 3 India $266M

World total: $3.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Italy $692M
  2. 2 Vietnam* ~$359M
  3. 3 Germany $276M

World total: $3.6B 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 6406.10

Brazil does not split HS 6406.10: its NCM code is 6406.10.00.

  1. 6406.10.00 Shoe uppers and parts, not stiffeners/toe-capsPartes superiores de calçado e seus componentes, exceto contrafortes e biqueiras rígidas

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 64.06 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

Questions about HS 6406.10

What is HS code 640610?

HS code 640610 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 640610?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 640610 in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.4B, 37% of world exports), Vietnam (about $421M) and India ($266M). World exports came to about $3.9B, 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 640610?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 640610 in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($692M, 19% of world imports), Vietnam (about $359M) and Germany ($276M). World imports came to about $3.6B, 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.

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.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 640610?

In Brazil, HS code 640610 is NCM 6406.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.