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2009 Schedule B - Chapter 64
Section XII
Footwear, Headgear, Umbrellas, Sun Umbrellas, Walking-sticks, Seat-sticks, Whips,
Riding-crops and Parts Thereof; Prepared Feathers and Articles Made Therewith; Artificial
Flowers; Articles of Human Hair
Revised 01/01/09
Notes
1. This chapter does not cover:
(a). Disposable foot or shoe coverings of flimsy material (for example, paper,
sheeting of plastics) without applied soles. These products are classified
according to their constituent material;
(b). Footwear of textile material, without an outer sole glued, sewn or otherwise
affixed or applied to the upper (section XI);
(c). Worn footwear of heading 6309;
(d). Articles of asbestos (heading 6812);
(e). Orthopedic footwear or other orthopedic appliances, or parts thereof (heading
9021); or
(f). Toy footwear or skating boots with ice or roller skates attached; shin guards or
similar protective sportswear (chapter 95).
2. For the purposes of heading 6406, the term "parts" does not include pegs, protectors,
eyelets, hooks, buckles, ornaments, braid, laces, pompoms or other trimmings (which
are to be classified in their appropriate headings) or buttons or other goods of heading
9606.
3. For the purposes of this chapter:
(a). The terms "rubber" and "plastics" include woven fabrics or other textile products
with an external layer of rubber or plastics being visible to the naked eye, for the
purpose of this provision, no account should be taken of any resulting change of
color; and
(b). The term "leather" refers to goods of headings 4107 and 4112 to 4114.
4. Subject to note 3 to this chapter:
(a). The material of the upper shall be taken to be the constituent material having the
greatest external surface area, no account being taken of accessories or
reinforcements such as ankle patches, edging, ornamentation, buckles, tabs,
eyelet stays or similar attachments;
(b). The constituent material of the outer sole shall be taken to be the material
having the greatest surface area in contact with the ground, no account being
taken of accessories or reinforcements such as spikes, bars, nails, protectors or
similar attachments.
Subheading Note
1. For the purposes of subheadings 6402.12, 6402.19, 6403.12, 6403.19 and 6404.11, the
expression "sport footwear" applies only to:
(a). Footwear which is designed for a sporting activity and has, or has provision for
the attachment of spikes, sprigs, cleats, stops, clips, bars or the like;
(b). Skating boots, ski boots and cross-country ski footwear, snowboard boots,
wrestling boots, boxing boots and cycling shoes.
Statistical Notes
1. For the purposes of this chapter the term "footwear for men" covers footwear of
American men's size 6 and larger for males, and does not include footwear commonly
worn by both sexes.
2. For the purposes of this chapter, the term "tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes,
training shoes and the like" covers athletic footwear other than sports footwear (as
defined in subheading note 1 above), whether or not principally used for such athletic
games or purposes.
3. For the purposes of heading 6401 "waterproof footwear" means footwear specified in the
heading, designed to protect against penetration by water or other liquids, whether or
not such footwear is primarily designed for such purposes.
4. Provisions of subheading 6406.10 for "formed uppers" cover uppers, with closed
bottoms, which have been shaped by lasting, molding or otherwise but not by simply
closing at the bottom.
5. For the purposes of this chapter--
(a). The expression "work footwear" encompasses, in addition to footwear having a
metal toe-cap, specialized footwear for men or for women that:
(1) has outer soles of rubber or plastics, and
(2) is of a kind designed for use by persons employed in occupations, such
as those related to the agricultural, construction, industrial, public safety
and transportation sectors, that are not conducive to the use of casual,
dress, or similar lightweight footwear, and
(3) has special features to protect against hazards in the workplace (e.g.,
resistance to chemicals, compression, grease, oil, penetration, slippage,
or static-buildup).
Work footwear does not cover:
(1) sports footwear, tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training
shoes and the like;
(2) footwear designed to be worn over other footwear;
(3) footwear with open toes or open heels; or
(4) footwear, except footwear of heading 6401, of the slip-on type or other
footwear that is held to the foot without the use of laces or a combination
of laces and hooks or other fasteners.
(b). The term "footwear for men" covers footwear of American men's size 6 and larger
for males, and does not include footwear commonly worn by both sexes;
(c). The term "footwear for women" covers footwear of American women's size 4 and
larger, whether for females or of types commonly worn by both sexes;
(d). The term "house slippers" covers:
(1) Footwear with outer soles not over 3.5 mm in thickness, consisting of
cellular rubber, nongrain leather, or textile material; or
(2) Footwear with outer soles not over 2 mm in thickness consisting of
polyvinyl chloride, whether or not backed; or
(3) Footwear which when measured at the ball of the foot has sole
components (including any inner and mid-soles) with a combined
thickness not over 8 mm as measured from the outer surface of the
uppermost sole component to the bottom surface of the outer sole and
which when measured in the same manner at the area of the heel has a
thickness equal to or less than that at the ball of the foot.
6401 Waterproof footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or of
plastics, the uppers of which are neither fixed to the sole nor
assembled by stitching, riveting, nailing, screwing, plugging or
similar processes:
6401100000 Footwear incorporating a protective metal toe-cap Prs.
Other footwear:
640192 Covering the ankle but not covering the knee:
6401923000 Ski-boots and snowboard boots . . . . .Prs.
6401927000 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Prs.
640199 Other:
6401991000 Covering the knee . . . . . . . . . . .Prs.
6401999500 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Prs.
6402 Other footwear, with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics:
Sports footwear:
6402120000 Ski-boots, cross-country ski footwear and snowboard
boots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Prs.
6402190000 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Prs.
6402200000 Footwear with upper straps or thongs assembled to the sole
by means of plugs (zoris) . . . . . . . . . .Prs.
Other footwear:
640291 Covering the ankle:
6402910800 Incorporating a protective metal toe-cap Prs.
Other:
6402911500 For men . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Prs.
6402912500 For women . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Prs.
6402913500 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Prs.
640299 Other:
6402991805 Incorporating a protective metal toe-cap Prs.
Other:
6402991810 House slippers . . . . . . . . . . .Prs.
6402991815 Tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training
shoes and the like . . . . . . . . .Prs.
Other:
6402995100 For men . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Prs.
6402995400 For women . . . . . . . . . . . . .Prs.
6402995700 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Prs.
6403 Footwear, with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or
composition leather and uppers of leather:
Sports footwear:
6403120000 Ski-boots, cross-country ski footwear, and snowboard
boots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Prs.
6403190000 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Prs.
6403200000 Footwear with outer soles of leather, and uppers which
consist of leather straps across the instep and around the
big toe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Prs.
6403400000 Other footwear, incorporating a protective metal toe-cap Prs.
Other footwear with outer soles of leather:
640351 Covering the ankle:
6403511100 Footwear made on a base or platform of wood, not
having an inner sole or a protective metal toe-cap Prs.
Other:
6403515000 For men, youth, and boys . . . . . .Prs.
6403518000 For other persons . . . . . . . . . .Prs.
640359 Other:
6403591000 Footwear made on a base or platform of wood, not
having an inner sole or a protective metal toe-cap Prs.
Other:
6403595000 For men, youth, and boys . . . . . .Prs.
6403598000 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Prs.
Other footwear:
640391 Covering the ankle:
6403911100 Footwear made on a base or platform of wood, not
having an inner sole or a protective metal toe-cap Prs.
Other:
6403911300 Work footwear . . . . . . . . . . . .Prs.
6403911500 Tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training
shoes and the like for men, youth and boys Prs.
Other:
6403915000 For men, youths and boys . . . . .Prs.
6403918500 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Prs.
640399 Other:
6403991000 Footwear made on a base or platform of wood, not
having an inner sole or a protective metal toe-cap Prs.
Other:
6403991500 House slippers . . . . . . . . . . .Prs.
6403992500 Work footwear . . . . . . . . . . . .Prs.
6403993500 Tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training
shoes, and the like . . . . . . . . .Prs.
Other:
6403995000 For men, youth and boys . . . . . .Prs.
6403998000 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Prs.
6404 Footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or
composition leather and uppers of textile materials:
Footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics:
6404110000 Sports footwear; tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym
shoes, training shoes and the like . . . .Prs.
640419 Other:
6404191000 House slippers . . . . . . . . . . . . .Prs.
Other:
6404194500 For men . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Prs.
6404195500 For women . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Prs.
6404196500 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Prs.
640420 Footwear with outer soles of leather or composition leather:
6404202500 For men . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Prs.
6404204500 For women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Prs.
6404206500 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Prs.
6405 Other footwear:
640510 With uppers of leather or composition leather:
6405100030 For men . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Prs.
6405100060 For women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Prs.
6405100090 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Prs.
640520 With uppers of textile materials:
6405201500 House slippers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Prs.
Other:
6405202500 For men . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Prs.
6405204500 For women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Prs.
6405206500 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Prs.
640590 Other:
6405902000 Disposable footwear, designed for one-time use Prs.
6405909000 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Prs.
6406 Parts of footwear (including uppers whether or not attached to
soles other than outer soles); removable insoles, heel cushions
and similar articles; gaiters, leggings and similar articles, and
parts thereof:
6406100000 Uppers and parts thereof, other than stiffeners X
6406200000 Outer soles and heels, of rubber or plastics X
Other:
6406910000 Of wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X
640699 Of other material:
6406991530 Leg warmers of textile materials . . . . Doz.
kg
6406999500 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X
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Source: FTDWebMaster, Foreign
Trade Division, U.S. Census Bureau, Washington, D.C. 20233
Location: MAIN: REFERENCE:CODES:
SCHEDULE B 2009
Created: 22 December 2008
Last modified:
22 December 2008 at 10:19:11 AM
