Chapter 64: Footwear, gaiters and the like; parts of such articles
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6401 1000 00
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6401 9230 00
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6401 9260 00Having 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 🖩
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6401 9290
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6401 9290 30
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6401 99
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6401 9910 00
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6401 9930 00
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6401 9980 00Having 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) 🖩
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6402 19
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6402 1930
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6402 1950
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6402 1970
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6402 1990
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6402 91
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6402 9105 00Having 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 and except footwear designed to be worn over, or in lieu of, other footwear as a protection against water, oil, grease or chemicals or cold or inclement weather) 🖩
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6402 9116 00
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6402 9120 00
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6402 9126 00
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6402 9130 00
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6402 9140 05
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6402 9140 40
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6402 9150 10
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6402 9150 45
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6402 9160
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6402 9170
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6402 9180
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6402 9180 10
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6402 9180 45
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6402 9190
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6402 9190 10
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6402 9190 45
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6402 99
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6402 9904 00Having 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 and except footwear designed to be worn over, or in lieu of, other footwear as a protection against water, oil, grease or chemicals or cold or inclement weather) 🖩
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6402 9912 00
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6402 9916 00
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6402 9919 00
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6402 9921 00
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6402 9923
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6402 9925
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6402 9931
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6402 9931 10
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6402 9931 35
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6402 9931 55
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6402 9932
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6402 9933 10
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6402 9933 45
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6402 9949
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6402 9969
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6402 9979
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6402 9980
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6402 9990
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6403
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6403 1230 00
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6403 19
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6403 1910 00
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6403 1930
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6403 1930 30
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6403 1940
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6403 1940 30
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6403 1950
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6403 1950 31
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6403 1970
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6403 1970 31
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6403 4030
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6403 4030 30
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6403 51
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6403 5130
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6403 5160
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6403 5190
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6403 5190 15
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6403 59
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6403 5915
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6403 5930
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6403 5960
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6403 5990
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6403 5990 30
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6403 91
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6403 9130
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6403 9160
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6403 9160 10
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6403 9160 30
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6403 9160 50
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6403 9190
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6403 9190 15
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6403 9190 25
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6403 99
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6403 9940
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6403 9960
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6403 9960 15
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6403 9960 25
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6403 9960 30
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6403 9960 50
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6403 9975
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6403 9975 15
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6403 9975 30
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6403 9990
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6403 9990 05
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6403 9990 15
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6403 9990 21
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6403 9990 41
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6403 9990 55
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6404 1169
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6404 1179
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6404 1189
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6404 1190
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6404 19
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6404 1925
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6404 1930
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6404 1939
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6404 1949
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6404 1959
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6404 1969
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6404 1979
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6404 1989
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6404 1990
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6404 2060
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6405
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6405 2030
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6405 2060
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6405 2060 30
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6405 2060 60
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6405 2060 90
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6405 2090
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6405 90
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6405 9020 00
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6405 9090
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6406 1005 00
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6406 1010 00
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6406 1025 00
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6406 1035 00
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6406 1040 00
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6406 1045 00Of 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 and not suitable to be finished into footwear (1) having foxing or a foxing-like band applied or molded at the sole and overlapping the upper, or (2) designed to be worn over, or in lieu of, other footwear as a protection against water, oil, grease or chemicals or cold or inclement weather 🖩
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6406 1060 00
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6406 1065 00
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6406 1090
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6406 1090 20
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6406 1090 60
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6406 2000 00
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6406 90
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6406 9015
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6406 9015 10
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6406 9015 40
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6406 9015 50
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6406 9015 60
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6406 9015 70
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6406 9030
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6406 9060 00
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Chapter Notes
CHAPTER 64: FOOTWEAR, GAITERS AND THE LIKE; PARTS OF
Notes
- 1. This chapter does not cover:
- (a) Disposable foot or shoe coverings of flimsy material (for example, paper, sheeting of plastics) without applied soles. These products are classified according to their constituent material;
- (b) Footwear of textile material, without an outer sole glued, sewn or otherwise affixed or applied to the upper (section XI);
- (c) Worn footwear of heading 6309;
- (d) Articles of asbestos (heading 6812);
- (e) Orthopedic footwear or other orthopedic appliances, or parts thereof (heading 9021)
; or1 See heading 9817.64.01. - (f) Toy footwear or skating boots with ice or roller skates attached; shin-guards or similar protective sportswear (chapter 95).
- 2. For the purposes of heading 6406, the term "parts" does not include pegs, protectors, eyelets, hooks, buckles, ornaments, braid, laces, pompons or other trimmings (which are to be classified in their appropriate headings) or buttons or other goods of heading 9606.
- 3. For the purposes of this chapter:
- (a) the terms "rubber" and "plastics" include woven fabrics or other textile products with an external layer of rubber or plastics being visible to the naked eye; for the purpose of this provision, no account should be taken of any resulting change of color; and
- (b) the term "leather" refers to the goods of headings 4107 and 4112 to 4114.
- 4. Subject to note 3 to this chapter:
- (a) The material of the upper shall be taken to be the constituent material having the greatest external surface area, no account being taken of accessories or reinforcements such as ankle patches, edging, ornamentation, buckles, tabs, eyelet stays or similar attachments;
- (b) The constituent material of the outer sole shall be taken to be the material having the greatest surface area in contact with the ground, no account being taken of accessories or reinforcements such as spikes, bars, nails, protectors or similar attachments.
Subheading Note
- 1. For the purposes of subheadings 6402.12, 6402.19, 6403.12, 6403.19 and 6404.11, the expression "sports footwear" applies only to:
- (a) Footwear which is designed for a sporting activity and has, or has provision for the attachment of spikes, sprigs, cleats, stops, clips, bars or the like;
- (b) Skating boots, ski-boots and cross-country ski footwear, snowboard boots, wrestling boots, boxing boots and cycling shoes.
Additional U.S. Notes
- 1. For the purposes of this chapter:
- (a) The term "welt footwear" means footwear constructed with a welt, which extends around the edge of the tread portion of the sole, and in which the welt and shoe upper are sewed to a lip on the surface of the insole, and the outsole of which is sewed or cemented to the welt;
- (b) The term "footwear for men, youths and boys" covers footwear of American youths' size 11-1/2 and larger for males, and does not include footwear commonly worn by both sexes.
- 2. For the purposes of this chapter, the term "tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes and the like" covers athletic footwear other than sports footwear (as defined in subheading note 1 above), whether or not principally used for such athletic games or purposes.
- 3. For the purposes of heading 6401 "waterproof footwear" means footwear specified in the heading, designed to protect against penetration by water or other liquids, whether or not such footwear is primarily designed for such purposes.
- 4. Provisions of subheading 6406.10 for "formed uppers" cover uppers, with closed bottoms, which have been shaped by lasting, molding or otherwise but not by simply closing at the bottom.
- 5. For the purposes of determining the constituent material of the outer sole pursuant to note 4(b) of this chapter, no account shall be taken of textile materials which do not possess the characteristics usually required for normal use of an outer sole, including durability and strength.
- 6. For the purposes of subheadings 6402.91.42 and 6402.99.32, the term "protective active footwear" means footwear (other than footwear described in subheading note 1) that is designed for outdoor activities, such as hiking shoes, trekking shoes, running shoes, and trail running shoes, the foregoing valued at over $24/pair and which provides protection against water that is imparted by the use of a coated or laminated textile fabric.
Statistical Notes
- 1. For the purposes of this chapter:
- (a) The expression "work footwear" encompasses, in addition to footwear having a metal toe-cap, specialized footwear for men or for women that:
- - has outer soles of rubber or plastics, and
- - is of a kind designed for use by persons employed in occupations, such as those related to the agricultural, construction, industrial, public safety and transportation sectors, that are not conducive to the use of casual, dress, or similar lightweight footwear, and
- - has special features to protect against hazards in the workplace (e.g., resistance to chemicals, compression, grease, oil, penetration, slippage, or static-buildup).
- Work footwear does not cover:
- - sports footwear, tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes and the like;
- - footwear designed to be worn over other footwear;
- - footwear with open toes or open heels; or
- - footwear, except footwear of heading 6401, of the slip-on type or other footwear that is held to the foot without the use of laces or a combination of laces and hooks or other fasteners.
- (b) The term "footwear for men" covers footwear of American men's size 6 and larger for males, and does not include footwear commonly worn by both sexes;
- (c) The term "footwear for women" covers footwear of American women's size 4 and larger, whether for females or of types commonly worn by both sexes;
- (d) The term "house slippers" covers:
- (i) Footwear with outer soles not over 3.5 mm in thickness, consisting of cellular rubber, non-grain leather, or textile material; or
- (ii) Footwear with outer soles not over 2 mm in thickness consisting of poly(vinyl chloride), whether or not backed; or
- (iii) Footwear which when measured at the ball of the foot has sole components (including any inner and mid-soles) with a combined thickness not over 8 mm as measured from the outer surface of the uppermost sole component to the bottom surface of the outer sole and which when measured in the same manner at the area of the heel has a thickness equal to or less than that at the ball of the foot.
- (a) The expression "work footwear" encompasses, in addition to footwear having a metal toe-cap, specialized footwear for men or for women that:
- 2. For the purposes of statistical reporting numbers 6402.91.4063, 6402.99.3173, 6405.20.3070, 6405.20.9070 and 6405.90.9030, the term "footwear for infants" cover American infant sizes up to and including size 3.