Product classification
HS code for Rubber sole sneakers: 6402.19
Sports footwear, (other than ski-boots, snowboard boots or cross-country ski footwear), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics.
Classification of rubber sole sneakers under HS 6402.19
Rubber sole sneakers are classified under HS code 6402.19. This classification falls under Chapter 64, which covers footwear, gaiters, and the like. Heading 6402 is designated for footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics. The subheading 6402.19 specifically covers 'sports footwear' other than ski-boots or snowboard boots. To be classified here, the sneaker must meet two primary criteria: the outer sole must be made of rubber or plastic, and the upper (the part covering the foot) must also be made of rubber or plastic (including synthetic materials like polyurethane or PVC). Sneakers are identified by their athletic appearance, flexible soles, and closure systems like laces or velcro. The classification process requires a 'material of the upper' test; if the upper is more than 50% synthetic material by surface area, and the sole is rubber, 6402.19 is the appropriate code. This code is essential for distinguishing mass-produced synthetic athletic shoes from those made with natural leather or textile uppers.
- Covers
- Synthetic leather basketball sneakers with rubber outsoles.
- Plastic-upper running shoes designed for athletic training.
- Cross-training sneakers with molded rubber soles and PVC uppers.
- Tennis shoes featuring synthetic mesh and rubber reinforcements.
- Gymnastics shoes with rubber soles and synthetic uppers.
- Also under 6402.19
- Nike Air Max
- Adidas Ultraboost
- Under Armour HOVR
- Puma RS-X
- Reebok Nano
Codes often confused with 6402.19
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is HS code 6404.11, which covers sports footwear with textile uppers. If the sneaker's upper is primarily made of canvas or knitted fabric, it must be moved to 6404. Another frequent error is using 6403.19, which is for sports footwear with leather uppers. Importers often confuse high-quality synthetic leather (plastic) with genuine animal leather. Additionally, casual 'fashion' sneakers that do not have the technical features of sports footwear might be pushed into 6402.99, though most modern sneakers are accepted under the sports footwear definition of 6402.19.
Top exporters and importers of HS 640219 (the code used for rubber sole sneakers), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 640219 (the code used for rubber sole sneakers) in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, 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 640219, not only rubber sole sneakers.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Vietnam* ~$883M 22% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 Indonesia $652M 16% of world exports
- 3 China $601M 15% of world exports
World total: $4.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $608M 15% of world imports
- 2 United States $600M 15% of world imports
- 3 Italy $250M 6.1% of world imports
World total: $4.1B 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 rubber sole sneakers
Brazil classifies rubber sole sneakers under NCM 6402.19.00: HS 6402.19 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about rubber sole sneakers
What is the HS code for Rubber sole sneakers?
The HS code for Rubber sole sneakers is 640219 (Sports footwear; (other than ski-boots, snowboard boots or cross-country ski footwear), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics). The HS code for rubber sole sneakers with synthetic uppers is 6402.19. This code is specifically for sports footwear that does not use leather or textile as the primary upper material.
How do I classify Rubber sole sneakers for customs?
Rubber sole sneakers is classified under HS code 640219 — Sports footwear; (other than ski-boots, snowboard boots or cross-country ski footwear), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What if the sneakers have a small leather trim?
If the leather is merely a trim and the majority of the upper's surface area is rubber or plastic, it remains under 6402.19. If leather becomes the predominant material, it must be classified under 6403.
Which countries are the top exporters of rubber sole sneakers (HS 640219)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 640219 (the code used for rubber sole sneakers) in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $883M, 22% of world exports), Indonesia ($652M) and China ($601M). World exports came to about $4.1B, 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 rubber sole sneakers (HS 640219)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 640219 (the code used for rubber sole sneakers) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($608M, 15% of world imports), the United States ($600M) and Italy ($250M). World imports came to about $4.1B, 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.
Is the HS code for Rubber sole sneakers the same in all countries?
The base HS code 640219 for Rubber sole sneakers 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 rubber sole sneakers in Brazil?
In Brazil, rubber sole sneakers (HS 640219) is classified under NCM 6402.19.00.