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HSChapter 64
U.S. imports of footwear outer soles and heels of rubber or plastics (HS 640620) totaled $2.2M in April 2026, traded with 30 countries.
Importers of Footwear Outer Soles and Heels of Rubber or Plastics paid $273K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $2.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Footwear Outer Soles and Heels of Rubber or Plastics imports of $2.2M in April 2026 ran 19% below the year-to-date monthly average of $2.7M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataRubber and plastic outer soles and heels are a high-volume intermediate input for footwear manufacturers worldwide, and Vietnam leads US imports under this single-line heading (6406200000), followed by China and Mexico. Because the heading covers only outer soles and heels — not insoles, midsoles, or complete bottoms — correct classification depends on confirming that the component is designed to make ground contact in the finished shoe. Soles incorporating significant textile or leather content on the outer surface may shift classification to a different heading, so material composition of the ground-contact surface is the key technical question.
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If the unit is designed so that the bottom layer makes ground contact and is composed of rubber or plastic, it generally classifies under 6406.20 as an outer sole, even if it incorporates a cushioning midsole layer. However, if the midsole and outsole are separately identifiable components sold together, CBP may require them to be classified individually. Importers should obtain a technical description from the manufacturer confirming which surface is intended as the ground-contact layer.
Chapter 64 Note 4(b) specifies that the constituent material of the outer sole is the material having the greatest surface area in contact with the ground. If a rubber or plastic sole has a textile or leather covering on its bottom surface that exceeds the rubber/plastic area, it may no longer qualify as a rubber or plastic outer sole under 6406.20. Manufacturers sometimes add fabric patches for grip or branding; importers should verify that rubber or plastic remains the dominant ground-contact material.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIETNAM | $1.4M | $18K | -$1.4M |
| CHINA | $304K | -- | -$304K |
| MEXICO | $161K | $75K | -$86K |
| ITALY | $158K | $14K | -$145K |
| DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | $300 | $127K | +$127K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6406200000 | PARTS OF FTWEAR OUT SLS & HLS OF RUBBER OR PLASTIC | $2.2M | 13.16% | $273K |
PARTS OF FTWEAR OUT SLS & HLS OF RUBBER OR PLASTIC
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 6406200000 | PARTS OF FTWEAR OUT SLS & HLS OF RUBBER OR PLASTIC | $501K |
PARTS OF FTWEAR OUT SLS & HLS OF RUBBER OR PLASTIC
22.9K kg
FOOTWEAR, OUTER SOLE RUB ETC & LEATHER UPPER NESOI
HS 640399
FOOTWEAR, OUTER SOLE & UPPER RUBBER OR PLAST NESOI
HS 640299
FOOTWEAR TEX UP RUBPLAS SOL SPORT SHOES
HS 640411
FOOTWEAR, OUT SOLE RUB OR PLAST & TEXT UPPER NESOI
HS 640419
FOOTWEAR, OUT SOLE RUB ETC & UP LEA NESOI, ANK COV
HS 640391
FOOTWEAR, OUTER SOLE & UPPER OF LEATHER NESOI
HS 640359
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $1.6M | $80K | -$1.5M |
| Florida | $8K | $132K | +$124K |
| Wisconsin | $53K | $63K | +$10K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $1.2M | -- | -$1.2M |
| LOGAN AIRPORT, MA | $358K | $10K | -$347K |
| MIAMI, FL | -- | $131K | +$131K |