Product classification
HS code for Rain boots: 6401.92
Footwear, waterproof, covering the ankle (but not the knee), rubber or plastic outer soles and uppers (not assembled by stitch, rivet, nail, screw, plug or similar).
Classification of rain boots under HS 6401.92
Rain boots are classified under HS code 6401.92 because they meet the specific criteria for waterproof footwear where the outer soles and uppers are made of rubber or plastics. The classification within Chapter 6401 is reserved for footwear that is not assembled by stitching, riveting, nailing, screwing, plugging, or similar processes, which typically indicates a molded, vulcanized, or heat-sealed construction. Subheading 6401.92 specifically identifies footwear that covers the ankle but does not extend to the knee. This classification is determined by General Interpretative Rule (GIR) 1 and 6, focusing on the material composition and the height of the boot. The waterproof nature is the primary defining characteristic, ensuring that the product is designed to prevent the penetration of water and other liquids through the seams or material of the upper.
- Covers
- Molded rubber ankle boots
- PVC waterproof garden boots
- Injection-molded plastic rain booties
- Vulcanized rubber work boots (ankle height)
- Industrial waterproof safety boots without stitched soles
- Also under 6401.92
- Hunter Original Short Boots
- Bogs Classic Mid Boots
- Muck Boot Muckster II Mid
- Crocs RainFloe Boot
- Aigle Parcours 2 Vario Boots (mid-calf)
Codes often confused with 6401.92
Common mistake. Rain boots are frequently misclassified under HS code 6402.91, which covers other footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics but allows for stitched or mechanical assembly. Another common error is using 6401.91, which is reserved for waterproof footwear that covers the knee. If the boot has a protective metal toe-cap, it might be confused with 6401.10, though 6401.92 can still apply if the ankle-height description is the more specific primary characteristic in certain regional tariffs.
Top exporters and importers of HS 640192 (the code used for rain boots), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 640192 (the code used for rain boots) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 48% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 12% 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 640192, not only rain boots.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $534M 48% of world exports
- 2 France $59M 5.3% of world exports
- 3 Italy $52M 4.7% of world exports
World total: $1.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $113M 12% of world imports
- 2 Germany $86M 9.2% of world imports
- 3 Japan $81M 8.7% of world imports
World total: $936M 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 rain boots
Brazil classifies rain boots under NCM 6401.92.00: HS 6401.92 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about rain boots
What is the HS code for Rain boots?
The HS code for Rain boots is 640192 (Footwear; waterproof, covering the ankle (but not the knee), rubber or plastic outer soles and uppers (not assembled by stitch, rivet, nail, screw, plug or similar)). The standard international HS code for rain boots that cover the ankle but not the knee is 6401.92.
How do I classify Rain boots for customs?
Rain boots is classified under HS code 640192 — Footwear; waterproof, covering the ankle (but not the knee), rubber or plastic outer soles and uppers (not assembled by stitch, rivet, nail, screw, plug or similar). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does the material of the lining affect the HS code?
Generally, no. As long as the outer sole and the upper are made of rubber or plastic and are waterproof through a non-stitched assembly, the presence of a textile or fleece lining does not remove the product from HS code 6401.92.
Which countries are the top exporters of rain boots (HS 640192)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 640192 (the code used for rain boots) in UN Comtrade data were China ($534M, 48% of world exports), France ($59M) and Italy ($52M). 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 rain boots (HS 640192)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 640192 (the code used for rain boots) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($113M, 12% of world imports), Germany ($86M) and Japan ($81M). World imports came to about $936M, 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 Rain boots the same in all countries?
The base HS code 640192 for Rain 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 rain boots in Brazil?
In Brazil, rain boots (HS 640192) is classified under NCM 6401.92.00.