HS Code 6405
Other Footwear Not Elsewhere Specified
HS code 6405 covers miscellaneous footwear not specified elsewhere, including those with uppers of wool felt, wood, cork, or straw.
4-digit Section XIILCL
HS Code 6405 — Other Footwear Not Elsewhere Specified
This is a catch-all category for shoes that don't fit into the previous codes. It includes footwear made of materials like wood, cork, or uppers made of felt or wool that are not considered standard textiles.
What's included
- Disposable hotel slippers
- Wooden clogs
- Felted wool boots
- Espadrilles with jute soles and uppers
What's excluded
- Orthopaedic footwear → use
9021(Specially designed medical footwear is classified under medical instruments.)
Common examples
- Traditional Dutch wooden shoes
- Lightweight felt spa slippers
- Shoes with uppers of woven straw
- Disposable non-woven hospital shoe covers
Frequently asked questions
Does this include toy shoes?
No, footwear for dolls or costumes is typically classified under Chapter 95 as toys.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 4% - 10%
- Documentation: Often used for low-cost disposable items; duty is usually lower than standard leather or plastic footwear.
- Typical shipping mode: LCL
- Top exporters: China, Spain, Netherlands
- Top importers: United States, Japan, United Arab Emirates
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Key takeaway
The residual heading for shoes made of natural or non-typical materials.
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