Product classification
HS code for Cross-country ski boots: 6402.12
Sports footwear, with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, ski-boots, cross-country ski footwear and snowboard boots.
Classification of cross-country ski boots under HS 6402.12
Cross-country ski boots are classified under HS code 6402.12. This classification falls under Chapter 64, which covers footwear, gaiters, and the like. Heading 6402 applies to footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics. Subheading 6402.12 is a specific provision for sports footwear, specifically naming ski-boots, cross-country ski footwear, and snowboard boots. The classification is determined by two main factors: the material of construction and the specialized design. Most modern cross-country boots utilize synthetic uppers (plastics or resins) and molded plastic soles to interface with specific binding systems (like NNN or SNS). Because these boots are designed specifically for a sport and possess features like stiff soles and binding attachments that make them unsuitable for ordinary walking, they are classified as sports footwear. The inclusion of "cross-country ski footwear" in the text of 6402.12 ensures there is no ambiguity regarding their placement.
- Covers
- Classic cross-country ski boots
- Skate skiing boots
- Combi cross-country boots
- Backcountry Nordic boots
- Integrated gaiter cross-country boots
- Junior cross-country ski footwear
- Also under 6402.12
- Salomon S/Pro Ski Boots
- Atomic Hawx Ultra Ski Boots
- Burton Photon Snowboard Boots
- Rossignol X-IUM Cross-Country Boots
- K2 Maysis Snowboard Boots
Codes often confused with 6402.12
Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs when the material of the upper is not correctly identified. If the cross-country boots have uppers made of natural leather, they must be classified under HS code 6403.12. If the uppers are primarily textile, they might fall under 6404.11, though most technical ski boots are plastic-heavy. Another error is using the general sports footwear code 6402.19; however, since 6402.12 specifically mentions ski-boots and cross-country footwear, it must be used according to the principle of specificity in the General Rules of Interpretation (GIR 1).
Top exporters and importers of HS 640212 (the code used for cross-country ski boots), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 640212 (the code used for cross-country ski boots) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Austria, with 17% 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 640212, not only cross-country ski boots.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $246M 22% of world exports
- 2 Austria $188M 17% of world exports
- 3 Romania $162M 15% of world exports
World total: $1.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Austria $179M 17% of world imports
- 2 Italy $141M 14% of world imports
- 3 United States $141M 13% of world imports
World total: $1.0B 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 cross-country ski boots
Brazil classifies cross-country ski boots under NCM 6402.12.00: HS 6402.12 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about cross-country ski boots
What is the HS code for Cross-country ski boots?
The HS code for Cross-country ski boots is 640212 (Sports footwear; with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, ski-boots, cross-country ski footwear and snowboard boots). The HS code for cross-country ski boots with rubber or plastic uppers is 6402.12.
How do I classify Cross-country ski boots for customs?
Cross-country ski boots is classified under HS code 640212 — Sports footwear; with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, ski-boots, cross-country ski footwear and snowboard boots. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What if the ski boots are made of leather?
If the uppers of the cross-country ski boots are made of leather, the correct HS code is 6403.12, as Chapter 64 differentiates footwear based on the material of the upper.
Which countries are the top exporters of cross-country ski boots (HS 640212)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 640212 (the code used for cross-country ski boots) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($246M, 22% of world exports), Austria ($188M) and Romania ($162M). World exports came to about $1.1B, 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 cross-country ski boots (HS 640212)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 640212 (the code used for cross-country ski boots) in UN Comtrade data were Austria ($179M, 17% of world imports), Italy ($141M) and the United States ($141M). World imports came to about $1.0B, 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 Cross-country ski boots the same in all countries?
The base HS code 640212 for Cross-country ski boots 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 cross-country ski boots in Brazil?
In Brazil, cross-country ski boots (HS 640212) is classified under NCM 6402.12.00.