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U.S. imports of footwear with leather outer soles and leather strap uppers (thong-style) (HS 640320) totaled $1.9M in April 2026, traded with 60 countries.
Importers of Footwear with Leather Outer Soles and Leather Strap Uppers (Thong-Style) paid $198K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $1.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataSandals and thong-style footwear whose uppers consist entirely of leather straps across the instep and around the big toe — with leather outer soles — occupy this narrow, precisely defined heading. The construction requirement is strict: both the sole and the strap configuration must meet the description, distinguishing these articles from broader sandal categories with rubber or plastics soles. Italy is the dominant US supplier under this heading, consistent with its role as a premium leather sandal producer, with Vietnam and China also contributing volume. A single 10-digit line (6403200000) covers the entire heading, so classification disputes typically turn on whether the upper genuinely consists of straps rather than a more continuous vamp.
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The defining criterion is that the upper must consist specifically of leather straps crossing the instep and encircling the big toe — not a broader vamp or panel. Footwear with a more continuous leather upper, even if open-toed, would typically fall under 6403.51 or 6403.59 depending on ankle coverage, not 640320.
No. Unlike many other Chapter 64 headings, 640320 resolves to a single 10-digit line (6403200000) with no further subdivision by gender, construction method, or per-pair value. This simplifies classification but means all qualifying thong-style leather sandals share the same duty treatment regardless of price point.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ITALY | $971K | -- | -$971K |
| BARBADOS | -- | $406K | +$406K |
| SPAIN | $372K | -- | -$372K |
| BRAZIL | $164K | -- | -$164K |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $658 | $117K | +$116K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6403200000 | FTWR SOL LTHR UPPER LTHR STRAPS AND AROUND BIG TOE | $1.9M | 10.34% | $198K |
FTWR SOL LTHR UPPER LTHR STRAPS AND AROUND BIG TOE
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 6403200000 | FTWR SOL LTHR UPPER LTHR STRAPS AND AROUND BIG TOE | $759K |
FTWR SOL LTHR UPPER LTHR STRAPS AND AROUND BIG TOE
36.3K prs
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 | $27K | $582K | +$555K |
| California | $457K | $41K | -$416K |
| New York | $427K | -- | -$427K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | $407K | $181K | -$226K |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | $458K | -- | -$458K |
| MIAMI, FL | -- | $414K | +$414K |