Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Footwear with Leather or Composition Leather Uppers (Not Elsewhere Specified) (HS 640510) totaled $2.2M in August 2026, imported from 70 countries.
Importers of Footwear with Leather or Composition Leather Uppers (Not Elsewhere Specified) paid $491K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 21.41% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataItaly dominates US imports under this heading, reflecting the premium positioning of leather-upper footwear in fashion and dress categories; China and Portugal are also significant sources. The US schedule subdivides the heading by wearer — men (6405100030), women (6405100060), and other persons (6405100090) — a distinction that affects both duty rates and statistical reporting. Composition leather uppers, made from bonded or reconstituted leather fiber, classify here alongside genuine leather, so importers must document upper material accurately to avoid misclassification. Footwear that falls under more specific headings (athletic, waterproof, safety) is excluded from this residual category.
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1.1K import shipments a month
Composition leather (also called bonded leather) is made from leather fiber or pulp bonded with a binder and applied to a backing. CBP looks at the material's construction and fiber content; if the upper surface is predominantly reconstituted leather fiber rather than a continuous natural hide, it still classifies here, but importers should retain material composition documentation from the manufacturer to support the declaration.
The three 10-digit lines under this heading (men, women, and other persons) carry separate statistical suffixes and can carry different duty rates. Misassigning the wearer category — for example, classifying unisex styles as 'other persons' when they are marketed to men — can trigger CBP queries and potential redelivery. The determination is based on the shoe's design, sizing, and marketing, not solely on the importer's label.
Subheading 3 of 3 in heading 6405
Subheading 640510 · $2.2M of $124.5M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6405100060 | Oth Ftwear W Uppers Leather/Composition Leather Wm | $1.4M | 24.01% | 99.98% | $325K |
| 6405100030 | Ftwr W/Uppers Lether/Composition Leather Men, NESOI | $436K | 19.30% | 99.85% | $84K |
| 6405100090 | Oth Ftwear W Uppers Leather/Comp Leather Ot Person | $505K | 16.27% | 100.00% | $82K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$2.2MYoY · free account
Exports
$332KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $26.5M of Footwear with Leather or Composition Leather Uppers (Not Elsewhere Specified) and exported $8.3M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
China and Vietnam together supply 58% of it. China pays 29.4% duty; Italy 10.6%.
customs district
entry
rate provision · imports
0.0400% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 21.41% of imports for consumption.