What HS code 6402.20 covers
HS code 6402.20 classifies footwear; with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, upper straps or thongs assembled to the sole by plugs. It is a subheading of heading 6402 (Footwear; with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics (excluding waterproof footwear)), 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.
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Import duty for 6402.20
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 6402
Not quite the right fit? These subheadings sit under the same heading and are the most common alternatives to 6402.20.
- 6402.12 Sports footwear; with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, ski-boots, cross-country ski footwear and snowboard boots
- 6402.19 Sports footwear; (other than ski-boots, snowboard boots or cross-country ski footwear), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics
- 6402.91 Footwear; n.e.c. in heading no. 6402, covering the ankle, with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics
- 6402.99 Footwear; n.e.c. in heading no. 6402, (other than just covering the ankle), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics
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 6402.20 is right, with the duty rate and an audit trail your customs broker can accept.