Men's leather shoes|HS Code

Men's leather shoes harmonized system code

Product Overview Men's Leather Shoes under HS Code 6403 pertain to footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather, or composition leather and uppers of leather, designed primarily for men. These shoes are typically characterized by their robust build, durability, and high-quality materials. The processing levels range from raw leather cutting, stitching, finishing, to polishing, ensuring a polished final product that meets high quality standards. Within HS Code 6403, Men's Leather Shoes can be further classified under subcategories based on the type of shoe, such as dress shoes, casual shoes, or work shoes. These shoes find extensive commercial applications in various industries, including retail, corporate offices, hospitality, and more. Their value proposition lies in their stylish appearance, comfort, longevity, and versatility, making them a highly competitive product in the footwear market. HS Code Classification & Trade Specifications HS Code 6403 is structured under Chapter 64 (Footwear, gaiters and the like; parts of such articles), Heading 03 (Footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather). The classification rationale is based on the material composition of the footwear, with Men's Leather Shoes falling directly under this code due to their leather uppers and various choices of outer soles. Trade considerations include packaging in shoe boxes to preserve their shape and quality, with larger quantities typically shipped in palletized cargo for efficiency. Preservation methods also often involve wrapping shoes in tissue paper or plastic bags to prevent damage during transit. Quality standards for Men's Leather Shoes under HS Code 6403 are generally high, requiring accurate sizing, excellent craftsmanship, and superior grade leather, in accordance with international trade regulations and customs documentation standards.

Men's leather shoes Chapter Note

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 63.09; (d) Articles of asbestos (heading 68.12); (e) Orthopaedic footwear or other orthopaedic appliances, or parts thereof (heading 90.21); 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 64.06, the term “parts” does not include pegs, protectors, eyelets, hooks, buckles, ornaments, braid, laces, pompons or other trimmings (which are to be classified in their appropriate headings) or buttons or other goods of heading 96.06. 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 colour; and (b) the term “leather” refers to the goods of headings 41.07 and 41.12 to 41.14. 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.