Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Sports Footwear with Rubber or Plastic Soles & Uppers (Excluding Ski Boots) (HS 640219) totaled $33.6M in August 2026, imported from 62 countries.
Importers of Sports Footwear with Rubber or Plastic Soles & Uppers (Excluding Ski Boots) paid $6.8M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 19.44% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Sports Footwear with Rubber or Plastic Soles & Uppers (Excluding Ski Boots) imports of $33.6M in August 2026 ran 32% below the year-to-date monthly average of $49.2M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataAthletic and sports footwear — excluding ski and snowboard boots — with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics is one of the most heavily subdivided segments in Chapter 64, with US tariff lines stratified by upper surface composition (greater than 90% plastic external surface), gender, and per-pair value brackets ranging from under $3 to over $12. Vietnam leads US import supply under this heading, followed by China and Indonesia, reflecting the broad shift of athletic footwear production to Southeast Asia. Goods of Chinese origin remain subject to Section 301 tariffs, making origin verification and supply-chain diversification a persistent concern for athletic footwear importers. Golf shoes are separately called out at the 10-digit level (6402190530, 6402190560, 6402190590) for men, women, and youth, requiring importers to confirm end-use designation when classifying multi-purpose athletic styles.
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6.8K import shipments a month
The US tariff schedule under 640219 assigns distinct 10-digit lines based on the transaction value per pair (e.g., under $3, $3–$6.50, $6.50–$12, over $12). The applicable line is determined by the customs value per pair as declared on the commercial invoice. Importers should ensure that invoice pricing reflects the actual transaction value and be prepared for CBP to challenge value declarations that appear inconsistent with market norms for the product type.
Heading 640219 is reserved for footwear designed for a sporting activity, typically evidenced by features such as cleats, spikes, specialized outsole patterns for traction, or construction optimized for a specific sport. Fashion-athletic or lifestyle sneakers that mimic sports styling but lack functional sport-specific features are generally classified under 640299. CBP may request design specifications or marketing materials to confirm the sporting-use designation.
Subheading 3 of 5 in heading 6402
Subheading 640219 · $33.6M of $515.5M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 6402190000 | Footwear Rub Plast Stitch Sports Footwear NESOI | $544K |
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
$33.6MYoY · free account
Exports
$544KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $580.6M of Sports Footwear with Rubber or Plastic Soles & Uppers (Excluding Ski Boots) and exported $9.4M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Vietnam and Indonesia together supply 70% of it. China pays 24.3% duty; Italy 10.1%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
0.0200% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 19.44% of imports for consumption.