Product classification
HS code for Athletic leather shoes: 6403.19
Sports footwear, (other than ski-boots, snowboard boots or cross-country ski footwear), with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather.
Classification of athletic leather shoes under HS 6403.19
Athletic leather shoes are classified under HS code 6403.19. This code is situated within Chapter 64, which covers footwear, gaiters, and the like. Heading 6403 is specific to footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather, or composition leather and uppers of leather. The "sports footwear" designation within this heading is further divided, where 6403.12 covers ski-boots and 6403.19 covers all other types of sports footwear. To qualify for this code, the "upper" of the shoe—the part that covers the top and sides of the foot—must be predominantly made of leather. This classification is crucial for customs because leather goods often face different tariff rates and regulatory requirements compared to synthetic alternatives. The shoe must be designed for a specific sporting activity, such as soccer, track, or basketball, to be considered "sports footwear" under this subheading. General casual leather shoes that do not have the technical features of sports footwear are classified elsewhere in heading 6403.
- Covers
- Leather soccer cleats and football boots
- Leather track and field shoes with spikes
- Leather basketball shoes with specialized athletic soles
- Leather wrestling or boxing boots
- Leather tennis shoes designed for competitive play
- Also under 6403.19
- Adidas Copa Mundial
- Nike Tiempo Legend
- Puma King
- Common Projects Achilles Low
- Santoni Sneakers
Codes often confused with 6403.19
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification occurs with 6402.19, which is for athletic shoes with synthetic (plastic or rubber) uppers. Importers often fail to distinguish between genuine leather and high-quality synthetic leather. Another common error is classifying these under 6403.91 or 6403.99, which are for general-purpose leather footwear (like boots or dress shoes) that lack specific athletic features. Additionally, if the upper is primarily textile but has leather trim, it should be classified under 6404.11 instead.
Top exporters and importers of HS 640319 (the code used for athletic leather shoes), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 640319 (the code used for athletic leather shoes) in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 41% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 15% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 640319, not only athletic leather shoes.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Indonesia $1.4B 41% of world exports
- 2 Italy $320M 9.6% of world exports
- 3 India $301M 9.1% of world exports
World total: $3.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $284M 15% of world imports
- 2 Spain $140M 7.3% of world imports
- 3 United States $120M 6.3% of world imports
World total: $1.9B 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 athletic leather shoes
Brazil classifies athletic leather shoes under NCM 6403.19.00: HS 6403.19 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about athletic leather shoes
What is the HS code for Athletic leather shoes?
The HS code for Athletic leather shoes is 640319 (Sports footwear; (other than ski-boots, snowboard boots or cross-country ski footwear), with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather). The HS code for athletic shoes with leather uppers (excluding ski boots) is 6403.19.
How do I classify Athletic leather shoes for customs?
Athletic leather shoes is classified under HS code 640319 — Sports footwear; (other than ski-boots, snowboard boots or cross-country ski footwear), with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How is "leather" defined for this classification?
For HS purposes, the upper must be made of genuine animal hide or skin that has been tanned; synthetic or composition leathers do not qualify for 6403.
Which countries are the top exporters of athletic leather shoes (HS 640319)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 640319 (the code used for athletic leather shoes) in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($1.4B, 41% of world exports), Italy ($320M) and India ($301M). World exports came to about $3.3B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of athletic leather shoes (HS 640319)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 640319 (the code used for athletic leather shoes) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($284M, 15% of world imports), Spain ($140M) and the United States ($120M). World imports came to about $1.9B, 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.
Is the HS code for Athletic leather shoes the same in all countries?
The base HS code 640319 for Athletic leather shoes is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for athletic leather shoes in Brazil?
In Brazil, athletic leather shoes (HS 640319) is classified under NCM 6403.19.00.