What HS code 6401.99 covers
HS code 6401.99 classifies footwear; waterproof, n.e.c. in heading no. 6401, rubber or plastic outer soles and uppers (not assembled by stitch, rivet, nail, screw, plug or similar). It is a subheading of heading 6401 (Footwear; waterproof, with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, (uppers not fixed to the sole nor assembled by stitch, rivet, nail, screw, plug or similar)), in chapter 64 (Footwear; gaiters and the like; parts of such articles), section XII of the Harmonized System. These six digits are identical in every country that uses the HS.
Classification path
Import duty for 6401.99
Base MFN rate only. Section 301 and 2025 IEEPA tariffs can stack on top for goods from China.
Source: HTSUS / CBP
Erga-omnes (third-country) MFN rate. Import VAT of 17 to 27 percent by country, and any anti-dumping measures, apply separately.
Source: TARIC
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Related codes in heading 6401
Not quite the right fit? These subheadings sit under the same heading and are the most common alternatives to 6401.99.
- 6401.10 Footwear; waterproof with metal toe-cap, rubber or plastic outer soles and uppers (not assembled by stitch, rivet, nail, screw, plug or similar)
- 6401.92 Footwear; waterproof, covering the ankle (but not the knee), rubber or plastic outer soles and uppers (not assembled by stitch, rivet, nail, screw, plug or similar)
Confirm the code for your exact product
A 6-digit subheading still covers a range of products. The wrong code at the border can mean overpaying duty, a delayed shipment, or a penalty. Describe your exact item and HS Mate confirms whether 6401.99 is right, with the duty rate and an audit trail your customs broker can accept.