What is the typical U.S. duty rate for Chapter 64 imports?

General (Column 1) duty rates for ad-valorem lines range from 2.5% to 48% (median 10%); roughly 6% of lines enter duty-free. Use the calculator linked from each code page to build a date- and origin-specific import-duty estimate, including applicable Chapter 99 layers and customs fees. Potential AD/CVD exposure is flagged separately and is not included in the estimate.

How are Section 301 and Section 232 measures represented in the HTSUS?

Section 301 and Section 232 measures are represented by Chapter 99 provisions. A catalog link between a provision and a 10-digit line is a screening flag, not a claim that the measure applies; origin, product and material facts, claims, and entry date control the result.

How do I screen for antidumping or countervailing duty (AD/CVD) when using Chapter 64?

AD/CVD orders are issued at the case level by the Department of Commerce against specific products from specific countries. Use the product's base HTS code to find potentially relevant AD/CVD order flags, then read the written order scope; an HTS match alone does not determine coverage.

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Section XII: Footwear, Headgear, Umbrellas, Sun Umbrellas, Walking Sticks, Seat-Sticks, Whips, Riding-Crops and Parts Thereof; Prepared Feathers and Articles Made Therewith; Artificial Flowers; Articles of Human Hair

Chapter 64: Footwear, gaiters and the like; parts of such articles

Q: What does HTS Chapter 64 cover?

Chapter 64 of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS) covers Footwear, gaiters and the like; parts of such articles. It sits within Section XII: Footwear, Headgear, Umbrellas, Sun Umbrellas, Walking Sticks, Seat-Sticks, Whips, Riding-Crops and Parts Thereof; Prepared Feathers and Articles Made Therewith; Artificial Flowers; Articles of Human Hair. Tandom's catalog lists all 391 10-digit statistical lines and 6 4-digit headings in this chapter.

Chapter 64 of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers Footwear, gaiters and the like; parts of such articles and sits within Section XII: Footwear, Headgear, Umbrellas, Sun Umbrellas, Walking Sticks, Seat-Sticks, Whips, Riding-Crops and Parts Thereof; Prepared Feathers and Articles Made Therewith; Artificial Flowers; Articles of Human Hair.

About Chapter 64

Chapter 64 contains 391 10-digit statistical lines grouped under 6 4-digit headings. Brokers, importers, and customs counsel use these codes to declare footwear, gaiters and the like; parts of such articles on entry summaries (CBP Form 7501) and to look up the published Column 1, Special, and Column 2 rate notation.

General (Column 1) duty rates for ad-valorem lines in Chapter 64 range from 2.5% to 48%, with a median of 10%. About 6% of the chapter's lines (22 of 391) enter duty-free under the general rate. Special-rate notation (including USMCA, KORUS, AGOA, and GSP when authorized) and Chapter 99 measures can modify these base rates for qualifying shipments.

Code	Description	General	Column 2	Special	Units
6401.10.00.00	Footwear incorporating a protective metal toe-cap	37.5%	75%	Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,D,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,R,S,SG)	prs.
6401.92	·Covering the ankle but not covering the knee:	—	—	—	—
6401.92.30.00	··Ski-boots and snowboard boots	Free	35%	—	prs.
6401.92.60.00	···Having soles and uppers of which over 90 percent of the external surface area (including any accessories or reinforcements such as those mentioned in note 4(a) to this chapter) is poly(vinyl chloride), whether or not supported or lined with poly(vinyl chloride) but not otherwise supported or lined	4.6%	25%	Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,D,E,IL, JO,KR,MA, OM,P,PA,PE, R,S,SG)	prs.
6401.92.90	···Other	37.5%	75%	Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,D,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,R,S,SG)	—
6401.92.90.30	····Work footwear	37.5%	75%	Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,D,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,R,S,SG)	prs.
6401.92.90.60	····Other	37.5%	75%	Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,D,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,R,S,SG)	prs.
6401.99	·Other:	—	—	—	—
6401.99.10.00	··Covering the knee	37.5%	75%	Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,D,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,R,S,SG)	prs.
6401.99.30.00	····Designed for use without closures	25%	50%	Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,D,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,R,S,SG)	prs.
6401.99.60.00	····Other	37.5%	75%	Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,D,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,R,S,SG)	prs.
6401.99.80.00	····Having uppers of which over 90 percent of the external surface area (including any accessories or reinforcements such as those mentioned in note 4(a) to this chapter) is rubber or plastics (except footwear having foxing or a foxing-like band applied or molded at the sole and overlapping the upper)	Free	35%	—	prs.
6401.99.90.00	····Other	37.5%	66%	Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,D,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,R,S,SG)	prs.

Code	Description	General	Column 2	Special	Units
6402.12.00.00	·Ski-boots, cross-country ski footwear and snowboard boots	Free	35%	—	prs.
6402.19	·Other:	—

Code	Description	General	Column 2	Special	Units
6403.12	·Ski-boots, cross-country ski footwear and snowboard boots:	—	—	—	—
6403.12.30.00	··Welt footwear	Free

Code	Description	General	Column 2	Special	Units
6404.11	·Sports footwear; tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes and the like:	—	—	—	—
6404.11.20	··Having uppers of which over 50 percent of the external surface area (including any leather accessories or reinforcements such as those mentioned in note 4(a) to this chapter) is leather

Code	Description	General	Column 2	Special	Units
6405.10.00	With uppers of leather or composition leather	10%	20%	Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,D,E,IL, JO,KR,MA, OM,P,PA,PE, R,S,SG)	—
6405.10.00.30	·For men	10%	20%

Chapter 64: Footwear, gaiters and the like; parts of such articles

`6401`Waterproof 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:

`6402`Other footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics:

`6403`Footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather:

`6404`Footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of textile materials:

`6405`Other footwear:

`6406`Parts of footwear (including uppers whether or not attached to soles other than outer soles); removable insoles, heel cushions and similar articles; gaiters, leggings and similar articles, and parts thereof:

Frequently asked questions

What does HTS Chapter 64 cover?

What is the typical U.S. duty rate for Chapter 64 imports?

How are Section 301 and Section 232 measures represented in the HTSUS?

How do I screen for antidumping or countervailing duty (AD/CVD) when using Chapter 64?

Code	Description	General	Column 2	Special	Units
6406.10	Uppers and parts thereof, other than stiffeners:	—	—	—	—
6406.10.05.00	···For men, youths and boys

6401Waterproof 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:

6402Other footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics:

6403Footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather:

6404Footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of textile materials:

6405Other footwear:

6406Parts of footwear (including uppers whether or not attached to soles other than outer soles); removable insoles, heel cushions and similar articles; gaiters, leggings and similar articles, and parts thereof:

Frequently asked questions

What does HTS Chapter 64 cover?

What is the typical U.S. duty rate for Chapter 64 imports?

How are Section 301 and Section 232 measures represented in the HTSUS?

How do I screen for antidumping or countervailing duty (AD/CVD) when using Chapter 64?

`6401`Waterproof 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:

`6402`Other footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics:

`6403`Footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather:

`6404`Footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of textile materials:

`6405`Other footwear:

`6406`Parts of footwear (including uppers whether or not attached to soles other than outer soles); removable insoles, heel cushions and similar articles; gaiters, leggings and similar articles, and parts thereof: