Product classification
HS code for Canvas shoes: 6404.19
Footwear, (other than sportswear), with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textile materials.
Classification of canvas shoes under HS 6404.19
Canvas shoes are classified under HS code 6404.19 according to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1 and 6. This classification is specifically designated for footwear with outer soles made of rubber or plastics and uppers constructed from textile materials, excluding sports footwear. The determination of this code depends on two primary factors: the material of the outer sole and the material of the upper. In the case of canvas shoes, the upper must be predominantly made of textile fibers (canvas), while the sole must be composed of rubber or a synthetic plastic material. This code is used for casual footwear that does not meet the specific technical definitions of 'sports footwear' as defined in Subheading Note 1 to Chapter 64, which requires features like spikes, cleats, or specialized attachment points. The classification remains consistent regardless of the gender or age of the intended wearer, provided the material composition meets the criteria of Heading 6404.
- Covers
- Casual canvas sneakers with rubber soles
- Textile slip-on shoes (plimsolls)
- Canvas espadrilles with synthetic soles
- High-top canvas casual boots
- Deck shoes with textile uppers and plastic soles
- Also under 6404.19
- Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star
- Vans Old Skool
- TOMS Alpargata
- Crocs LiteRide (textile upper versions)
- Keds Champion
Codes often confused with 6404.19
Common mistake. A frequent error is classifying casual canvas shoes under HS code 6404.11. However, 6404.11 is strictly reserved for sports footwear, such as tennis shoes, basketball shoes, or gym shoes that possess specific athletic performance features. Another common mistake is using HS code 6402.99, which applies to footwear where both the sole and the upper are made of rubber or plastics. If the canvas upper is coated with a layer of plastic that is visible to the naked eye (excluding reinforcements), the product might be moved to Chapter 6402. Additionally, shoes with leather uppers must be classified under 6403, even if they have rubber soles.
Top exporters and importers of HS 640419 (the code used for canvas shoes), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 640419 (the code used for canvas shoes) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 33% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 13% 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 640419, not only canvas shoes.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $9.8B 33% of world exports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$6.7B 22% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Germany $1.9B 6.5% of world exports
World total: $30.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $3.5B 13% of world imports
- 2 Germany $2.9B 11% of world imports
- 3 France $1.7B 6.3% of world imports
World total: $27.2B 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 canvas shoes
Brazil classifies canvas shoes under NCM 6404.19.00: HS 6404.19 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about canvas shoes
What is the HS code for Canvas shoes?
The HS code for Canvas shoes is 640419 (Footwear; (other than sportswear), with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textile materials). The standard HS code for casual canvas shoes with rubber or plastic soles is 6404.19.
How do I classify Canvas shoes for customs?
Canvas shoes is classified under HS code 640419 — Footwear; (other than sportswear), with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textile materials. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How do I distinguish between 6404.11 and 6404.19?
HS code 6404.11 is for performance sports footwear (like track shoes or cleats), while 6404.19 covers all other casual or non-athletic textile-upper footwear.
Which countries are the top exporters of canvas shoes (HS 640419)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 640419 (the code used for canvas shoes) in UN Comtrade data were China ($9.8B, 33% of world exports), Vietnam (about $6.7B) and Germany ($1.9B). World exports came to about $30.1B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of canvas shoes (HS 640419)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 640419 (the code used for canvas shoes) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($3.5B, 13% of world imports), Germany ($2.9B) and France ($1.7B). World imports came to about $27.2B, 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 Canvas shoes the same in all countries?
The base HS code 640419 for Canvas 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 canvas shoes in Brazil?
In Brazil, canvas shoes (HS 640419) is classified under NCM 6404.19.00.