Product classification
HS code for Rubber work boots: 6401.10
Footwear, waterproof with metal toe-cap, rubber or plastic outer soles and uppers (not assembled by stitch, rivet, nail, screw, plug or similar).
Classification of rubber work boots under HS 6401.10
Rubber work boots are classified under HS code 640110 because they represent a specific category of waterproof footwear designed for industrial safety. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1 and 6, classification is determined by the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. Heading 6401 specifically covers footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, the uppers of which are neither fixed to the sole nor assembled by stitching, riveting, nailing, screwing, plugging, or similar processes. This usually implies a molded or vulcanized construction. The subheading 640110 is further distinguished by the requirement of a protective metal toe-cap. This feature is critical for workplace safety, providing protection against heavy falling objects. The boots must be entirely waterproof, meaning the assembly method must not involve perforations like those created by sewing needles. If the boot features a leather upper or a stitched sole, it would be excluded from this heading and moved to Chapter 6403.
- Covers
- Steel-toe PVC safety boots
- Nitrile rubber safety boots with metal caps
- Waterproof mining boots with integrated steel toes
- Chemical-resistant rubber boots with protective metal caps
- Insulated waterproof work boots with metal reinforcement
- Also under 6401.10
- Dunlop Purofort Thermo+ Safety Boots
- Tingley Pilot G2 Steel Toe Boots
- Muck Boot Chore Steel Toe
- Servus SuperFit Steel Toe Boots
- Honeywell Ranger Safety Boots
Codes often confused with 6401.10
Common mistake. A common error is classifying these under 640192, which covers waterproof boots that do not have a metal toe-cap. Another frequent mistake is using 640340, which is for footwear with leather uppers and metal toe-caps. If the boots are made of rubber but are assembled by stitching rather than molding, they must be classified under 6405.
Top exporters and importers of HS 640110 (the code used for rubber work boots), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 640110 (the code used for rubber work boots) in UN Comtrade data was the Philippines, with 19% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 8.5% 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 640110, not only rubber work boots.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Philippines $63M 19% of world exports
- 2 China $54M 16% of world exports
- 3 Portugal $33M 10% of world exports
World total: $325M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $24M 8.5% of world imports
- 2 United States $23M 8.0% of world imports
- 3 France $20M 7.1% of world imports
World total: $283M 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 rubber work boots
Brazil classifies rubber work boots under NCM 6401.10.00: HS 6401.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about rubber work boots
What is the HS code for Rubber work boots?
The HS code for Rubber work boots is 640110 (Footwear; waterproof with metal toe-cap, rubber or plastic outer soles and uppers (not assembled by stitch, rivet, nail, screw, plug or similar)). The HS code for waterproof rubber or plastic work boots with a protective metal toe-cap is 640110.
How do I classify Rubber work boots for customs?
Rubber work boots is classified under HS code 640110 — Footwear; waterproof with metal toe-cap, 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 this code apply to boots with composite toe-caps?
No, 640110 specifically requires a metal toe-cap. Boots with composite or plastic toe-caps are generally classified under 640192 or 640199 depending on their height.
Which countries are the top exporters of rubber work boots (HS 640110)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 640110 (the code used for rubber work boots) in UN Comtrade data were the Philippines ($63M, 19% of world exports), China ($54M) and Portugal ($33M). World exports came to about $325M, 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 work boots (HS 640110)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 640110 (the code used for rubber work boots) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($24M, 8.5% of world imports), the United States ($23M) and France ($20M). World imports came to about $283M, 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 work boots the same in all countries?
The base HS code 640110 for Rubber work 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 rubber work boots in Brazil?
In Brazil, rubber work boots (HS 640110) is classified under NCM 6401.10.00.