Product classification
HS code for Textile shoes: 6404.20
Footwear, outer soles of leather or composition leather, uppers of textile materials.
Classification of textile shoes under HS 6404.20
Textile shoes with leather soles are classified under HS code 6404.20. This classification is governed by the rules of Chapter 64, which covers footwear, gaiters, and the like. To fall under heading 6404, the footwear must have uppers made of textile materials and outer soles made of rubber, plastics, leather, or composition leather. The subheading 6404.20 is specifically reserved for footwear where the outer sole is made of leather or composition leather. In the context of the Harmonized System, "textile materials" for uppers include woven fabrics, felt, or nonwovens, provided they are not coated or laminated in a way that gives them the character of leather or plastics. The determination of the "outer sole" is based on the material that has the greatest surface area in contact with the ground, excluding additions like spikes, bars, or heels. This code is often used for high-end fashion footwear, traditional slippers, or specific types of formal shoes where a textile upper is paired with a premium leather sole for breathability and aesthetic appeal. It is important to note that if the upper is more than 50% leather by surface area, the shoe would likely move to heading 6403. The distinction between 6404.11 (rubber/plastic soles) and 6404.20 (leather soles) is a frequent point of audit for customs authorities, as duty rates often vary significantly between these two types of construction.
- Covers
- Canvas loafers with genuine leather soles
- Silk evening pumps with leather outsoles
- Textile house slippers with composition leather bottoms
- Linen summer shoes with leather soles
- Also under 6404.20
- Bloch Prolite II Ballet Slipper
- Repetto Cendrillon Ballerina (some versions)
- specific artisan espadrilles with leather soles
- Capezio Jazz Oxford
Codes often confused with 6404.20
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is HS code 6404.11 or 6404.19, which are used for textile shoes with rubber or plastic soles. Additionally, if the upper is made of leather, the product must be classified under 6403, even if the sole is leather. Misidentifying the sole material as synthetic when it is actually leather can lead to incorrect duty payments.
Top exporters and importers of HS 640420 (the code used for textile shoes), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 640420 (the code used for textile shoes) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 46% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 19% 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 640420, not only textile shoes.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $511M 46% of world exports
- 2 France $160M 14% of world exports
- 3 Philippines $46M 4.1% of world exports
World total: $1.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $211M 19% of world imports
- 2 France $112M 10% of world imports
- 3 United Arab Emirates* ~$82M 7.5% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $1.1B 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 textile shoes
Brazil classifies textile shoes under NCM 6404.20.00: HS 6404.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about textile shoes
What is the HS code for Textile shoes?
The HS code for Textile shoes is 640420 (Footwear; outer soles of leather or composition leather, uppers of textile materials). Textile shoes with leather or composition leather soles are classified under HS code 6404.20.
How do I classify Textile shoes for customs?
Textile shoes is classified under HS code 640420 — Footwear; outer soles of leather or composition leather, uppers of textile materials. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are sneakers included in this HS code?
Generally no; most sneakers have rubber or plastic soles and are classified under 6404.11 (sports footwear) or 6404.19.
Which countries are the top exporters of textile shoes (HS 640420)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 640420 (the code used for textile shoes) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($511M, 46% of world exports), France ($160M) and the Philippines ($46M). World exports came to about $1.1B, 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 textile shoes (HS 640420)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 640420 (the code used for textile shoes) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($211M, 19% of world imports), France ($112M) and the United Arab Emirates (about $82M). World imports came to about $1.1B, 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 Textile shoes the same in all countries?
The base HS code 640420 for Textile 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 textile shoes in Brazil?
In Brazil, textile shoes (HS 640420) is classified under NCM 6404.20.00.