Footwear; n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, with outer soles and uppers of leather, covering the ankle

HS v2017 Code: 640351

About footwear; n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, with outer soles and uppers of leather, covering the ankle

HS code 640351 covers a significant segment of the global footwear industry, encompassing leather footwear that covers the ankle. This category of footwear is widely used across various sectors, from fashion and retail to industrial and occupational applications. The production and trade of these leather ankle boots play a crucial role in the broader economy, connecting raw material suppliers, manufacturers, and consumers worldwide.

Production process

The production of footwear under HS code 640351 typically involves a multi-step process. Key steps include cutting and shaping the leather uppers, attaching the outer soles, and assembling the various components. Specialized machinery and skilled labor are often employed to ensure consistent quality and durability. The use of advanced techniques, such as stitching, molding, and finishing, helps to create the desired aesthetic and functional characteristics of the final product.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of footwear under HS code 640351 include high-quality leather, typically sourced from 410121 bovine hides or 410411 bovine leather. Additionally, manufacturers rely on various adhesives, thread, and other materials to assemble the footwear. Specialized machinery, such as cutting machines, sewing machines, and molding equipment, are also essential inputs for this industry.

Production outputs

The primary output of the industry covered by HS code 640351 is leather ankle boots and shoes. These products are often consumed by 6403 Footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather and 6404 Footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of textile materials industries, which may incorporate them into their own product lines or distribute them to end-consumers.

Revisions to 640351

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 640351. The most recent 1 version of this code (640351) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 640351 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for footwear; n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, with outer soles and uppers of leather, covering the ankle

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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/v2017/6403'>6403: Footwear; with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/640351'>640351: Footwear; n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, with outer soles and uppers of leather, covering the ankle</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/640312'>640312: Sports footwear; with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather, ski-boots, snowboard boots and cross-country ski footwear</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/640319'>640319: Sports footwear; (other than ski-boots, snowboard boots or cross-country ski footwear), with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/640320'>640320: Footwear; with outer soles of leather, uppers consisting of leather straps across instep and around the big toe</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/640340'>640340: Footwear; with metal toe-cap, outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather, uppers of leather</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/640359'>640359: Footwear; n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, (not covering the ankle), outer soles and uppers of leather</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/640391'>640391: Footwear; n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, covering the ankle, outer soles of rubber, plastics or composition leather, uppers of leather</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/640399'>640399: Footwear; n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, (not covering the ankle), outer soles of rubber, plastics or composition leather, uppers of leather</a>"]

    

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