Product classification
HS code for Sports shoes: 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 sports shoes under HS 6402.19
Sports shoes with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics are classified under HS code 6402.19. This classification is governed by the notes to Chapter 64, which define "sports footwear" 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 skating boots, ski-boots, and cross-country ski footwear. However, subheading 6402.19 specifically excludes ski-boots and snowboard boots (which fall under 6402.12). The classification is determined by two primary factors: the material of the upper and the sole (both must be rubber or plastic) and the functional design of the shoe. If the shoe is intended for general athletic use but lacks the specific attachments mentioned in the chapter notes, it might still be classified here if it is clearly designed for a specific sport. This code is essential for determining duty rates, as footwear made of synthetic materials often carries different tariffs than footwear made of leather or textile materials.
- Covers
- Running shoes with plastic uppers
- Basketball shoes with rubber soles
- Tennis shoes (synthetic materials)
- Soccer cleats with plastic studs
- Training shoes for gym use
- 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 frequent misclassification occurs between 6402.19 and 6403.19. The difference lies entirely in the material of the upper; 6403 is for footwear with uppers of leather, while 6402 is for uppers of rubber or plastic. Another common error is misclassifying sports shoes with textile uppers under 6404.11. Importers must carefully examine the material composition of the "upper" (the part of the shoe above the sole) to ensure the correct code is applied. Additionally, casual sneakers that do not meet the technical definition of "sports footwear" in the Chapter 64 notes may be classified under 6402.99 (other footwear) rather than the sports-specific 6402.19.
Top exporters and importers of HS 640219 (the code used for sports shoes), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 640219 (the code used for sports shoes) 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 sports shoes.
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 sports shoes
Brazil classifies sports shoes 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 sports shoes
What is the HS code for Sports shoes?
The HS code for Sports shoes 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 sports shoes with both uppers and soles made of rubber or plastic (excluding ski footwear) is 6402.19.
How do I classify Sports shoes for customs?
Sports shoes 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.
Does this code include leather running shoes?
No, running shoes with leather uppers are classified under HS code 6403.19, as Chapter 64 distinguishes strictly between synthetic and leather uppers.
Which countries are the top exporters of sports shoes (HS 640219)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 640219 (the code used for sports shoes) 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 sports shoes (HS 640219)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 640219 (the code used for sports shoes) 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 Sports shoes the same in all countries?
The base HS code 640219 for Sports shoes 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 sports shoes in Brazil?
In Brazil, sports shoes (HS 640219) is classified under NCM 6402.19.00.