Footwear; with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, upper straps or thongs assembled to the sole by plugs

HS v2017 Code: 640220

About footwear; with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, upper straps or thongs assembled to the sole by plugs

HS code 640220 covers a wide range of footwear products with outer soles and uppers made of rubber or plastics, where the upper straps or thongs are assembled to the sole by plugs. This category is a significant part of the global footwear industry, which is a crucial component of the broader textile and apparel sector. Footwear manufactured under this code is widely used across various industries and consumer segments, making it an important contributor to international trade and economic activity.

Production process

The production of footwear under HS code 640220 typically involves a multi-step process. The key steps include cutting and shaping the upper materials, assembling the upper components, attaching the outer sole, and securing the upper straps or thongs to the sole using plugs. Manufacturers may employ a combination of manual and automated techniques, depending on the scale of production and the specific design requirements.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of footwear under HS code 640220 include rubber or plastic materials for the outer soles and uppers, as well as components such as straps, thongs, and plugs. Manufacturers may also require various tools and machinery, such as cutting machines, sewing machines, and sole-attaching equipment. Additionally, skilled labor, particularly in the areas of design, pattern-making, and assembly, is a crucial input for this industry.

Production outputs

Footwear produced under HS code 640220 is primarily used as casual, athletic, or outdoor footwear. The output of this industry may be consumed by various other industries, such as 640320 Footwear; with outer soles of leather, and uppers of leather, 640419 Footwear; with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of textile materials, and 640510 Footwear; with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of textile materials, which may incorporate or further process the products covered by this code.

Revisions to 640220

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 640220. The most recent 1 version of this code (640220) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 640220 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for footwear; with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, upper straps or thongs assembled to the sole by plugs

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/64'>64: Footwear; gaiters and the like; parts of such articles</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6402'>6402: Footwear; with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics (excluding waterproof footwear)</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/640220'>640220: Footwear; with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, upper straps or thongs assembled to the sole by plugs</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/640212'>640212: Sports footwear; with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, ski-boots, cross-country ski footwear and snowboard boots</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/640219'>640219: Sports footwear; (other than ski-boots, snowboard boots or cross-country ski footwear), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/640291'>640291: Footwear; n.e.c. in heading no. 6402, covering the ankle, with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/640299'>640299: Footwear; n.e.c. in heading no. 6402, (other than just covering the ankle), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics</a>"]

    

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