Product classification
HS code for Tennis shoes: 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 tennis shoes under HS 6404.11
Tennis shoes are classified under HS code 6404.11. This classification is determined by the material composition of the outer sole and the upper, as well as the intended use of the footwear. Chapter 64 covers footwear and gaiters. Heading 6404 specifically applies to footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather, or composition leather and uppers of textile materials. Subheading 6404.11 is a specialized category for \"sports footwear,\" which includes tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes, and the like. To fall under this code, the shoe must have a textile upper and a rubber or plastic outer sole. Furthermore, Subheading Note 1 to Chapter 64 defines \"sports footwear\" as footwear which is designed for a sporting activity and has, or has provision for the attachment of, spikes, sprigs, stops, clips, bars or the like, or footwear which is specifically designed for athletic activities. Tennis shoes are explicitly named in the tariff text, making this classification very specific.
- Covers
- Textile-upper tennis shoes with rubber soles
- Basketball sneakers with textile uppers
- Cross-training shoes for gym use
- Athletic sneakers with canvas or synthetic textile uppers
- Indoor court shoes for volleyball or badminton
- 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 the upper of the tennis shoe is made of leather or composition leather; in such cases, the footwear must be classified under 6403.19. If the upper is made of rubber or plastic, it falls under 6402.19. Another common error is using 6404.19, which is for \"other\" footwear with textile uppers; this code is for casual shoes (like espadrilles or slippers) that do not meet the technical definition of \"sports footwear.\" Importers must verify the exact material percentage of the upper to distinguish between textile and synthetic leather-like plastics.
Top exporters and importers of HS 640411 (the code used for tennis shoes), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 640411 (the code used for tennis shoes) 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 tennis shoes.
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 tennis shoes
Brazil classifies tennis shoes 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 tennis shoes
What is the HS code for Tennis shoes?
The HS code for Tennis shoes 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). The HS code for tennis shoes with textile uppers and rubber or plastic soles is 6404.11.
How do I classify Tennis shoes for customs?
Tennis shoes 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 tennis shoes have leather uppers?
If the primary material of the upper is leather, the shoes are classified under HS code 6403.19 instead of 6404.11.
Which countries are the top exporters of tennis shoes (HS 640411)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 640411 (the code used for tennis shoes) 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 tennis shoes (HS 640411)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 640411 (the code used for tennis shoes) 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 Tennis shoes the same in all countries?
The base HS code 640411 for Tennis 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 tennis shoes in Brazil?
In Brazil, tennis shoes (HS 640411) is classified under NCM 6404.11.00.