Product classification
HS code for Sneakers: 6404.11
Sports footwear, tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes and the like, with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textile materials.
Classification of sneakers under HS 6404.11
Sneakers and similar athletic footwear are classified under HS code 6404.11. This code falls under Chapter 64, which covers footwear, gaiters, and the like. Heading 6404 is specifically for footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather, or composition leather and uppers of textile materials. The subheading 6404.11 is further refined to include \"sports footwear,\" which the HS Explanatory Notes define as footwear designed for a sporting activity and which has, or has provision for the attachment of, spikes, sprigs, stops, clips, bars or the like. It also includes tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes, and similar footwear. To qualify for this code, the upper must be at least 50% textile material and the sole must be rubber or plastic. This classification is essential for determining duty rates, as footwear with leather uppers or plastic uppers falls under different headings (6403 and 6402, respectively).
- Covers
- Running and jogging shoes with textile uppers
- Basketball high-tops with canvas or synthetic fabric uppers
- Tennis shoes with rubber soles
- Cross-training shoes used for gym activities
- Skateboard shoes with textile uppers and flat rubber soles
- Also under 6404.11
- Nike Air Force 1
- Adidas Ultraboost
- New Balance 990
- ASICS GEL-Kayano
- Puma Suede Classic
- Reebok Club C
Codes often confused with 6404.11
Common mistake. A frequent misclassification occurs when sneakers have uppers made of synthetic leather (plastics). If the upper is primarily plastic, the correct code is 6402.19. If the upper is made of genuine leather, the footwear must be classified under 6403.19. Another common error is using 6404.19, which is for footwear with textile uppers but which does not meet the technical definition of \"sports footwear\" (e.g., casual espadrilles or plimsolls that are not designed for athletic training). Distinguishing between a casual textile shoe and a technical training shoe is vital for 6404.11.
Top exporters and importers of HS 640411 (the code used for sneakers), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 640411 (the code used for sneakers) in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 49% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 21% 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 640411, not only sneakers.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Vietnam* ~$9.4B 49% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 Indonesia $2.4B 12% of world exports
- 3 Germany $1.2B 6.3% of world exports
World total: $19.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $4.3B 21% of world imports
- 2 Germany $2.0B 9.8% of world imports
- 3 France $1.4B 6.7% of world imports
World total: $20.5B 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 sneakers
Brazil classifies sneakers under NCM 6404.11.00: HS 6404.11 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about sneakers
What is the HS code for Sneakers?
The HS code for Sneakers is 640411 (Sports footwear; tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes and the like, with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textile materials). Sneakers with textile uppers and rubber/plastic soles are classified under HS code 6404.11.
How do I classify Sneakers for customs?
Sneakers is classified under HS code 640411 — Sports footwear; tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes and the like, with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textile materials. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What if my sneakers have leather trim?
If the leather is merely a trim and the majority of the upper surface area is textile, it remains 6404.11. However, if leather is the constituent material of the upper, it moves to 6403.19.
Which countries are the top exporters of sneakers (HS 640411)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 640411 (the code used for sneakers) in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $9.4B, 49% of world exports), Indonesia ($2.4B) and Germany ($1.2B). World exports came to about $19.2B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of sneakers (HS 640411)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 640411 (the code used for sneakers) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($4.3B, 21% of world imports), Germany ($2.0B) and France ($1.4B). World imports came to about $20.5B, 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 Sneakers the same in all countries?
The base HS code 640411 for 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 sneakers in Brazil?
In Brazil, sneakers (HS 640411) is classified under NCM 6404.11.00.