Harmonized System Codes • Schedule B • Harmonized Commodity Description

HS Code 64035910: Footwear with Leather Soles and Uppers

Footwear is an essential part of our daily lives, providing comfort and protection for our feet. The HS Code 64035910 specifically refers to footwear with outer soles made of leather and uppers made of leather. This type of footwear does not cover the ankle and is made on a base or platform of wood, without an insole or metal toe-cap.

When it comes to international trade, it is important to understand the tariff rates and trade preferences associated with specific products. The bound or most-favored-nation (MFN) duty rate for HS Code 64035910 is free. This means that there are no import duties imposed on this product when it enters a country. However, it is worth noting that this duty rate applies only when a country lowers a trade barrier or opens up a market, and it must be applied to the same goods or services from all trading partners.

The quantity unit for HS Code 64035910 is pairs (PRS), indicating that the product is measured and traded in pairs of footwear.

There are also special tariff preference programs that provide additional benefits for importing footwear with HS Code 64035910. These programs offer reduced or duty-free rates for eligible countries. Some of the special tariff preference programs applicable to this HS Code include:

• Australia Special Rate: Provides duty-free treatment for footwear imports from Australia.
• Bahrain Special Rate: Offers duty-free treatment for footwear imports from Bahrain.
• NAFTA for Canada: Grants duty-free treatment for footwear imports from Canada under the North American Free Trade Agreement.
• Chile Special Rate: Provides a special rate for footwear imports from Chile.
• Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA): Offers duty-free treatment for footwear imports from eligible African countries.
• Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI): Provides duty-free treatment for footwear imports from eligible Caribbean countries.
• Israel Special Rate: Grants duty-free treatment for footwear imports from Israel.
• Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act (ATPDEA): Offers a special rate for footwear imports from eligible Andean countries.
• Jordan Special Rate: Provides a special rate for footwear imports from Jordan.
• Morocco Special Rate: Offers a special rate for footwear imports from Morocco.
• NAFTA for Mexico: Grants duty-free treatment for footwear imports from Mexico under the North American Free Trade Agreement.
• Oman Special Rate: Provides a special rate for footwear imports from Oman.
• Dominican Republic-Central American Special Rate (DR-CAFTA): Offers a special rate for footwear imports from eligible Central American countries.
• Peru Special Rate: Provides a special rate for footwear imports from Peru.
• Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act (CBTPA): Offers duty-free treatment for footwear imports from eligible Caribbean countries.
• Singapore Special Rate: Provides a special rate of 1.2% for footwear imports from Singapore.

These special tariff preference programs aim to promote trade and economic development between countries by reducing or eliminating import duties on specific products.

In terms of importing to the United States, the states of Arkansas and Kansas are listed as potential destinations for footwear with HS Code 64035910. These states have been identified as potential markets for this specific type of footwear.

Understanding the HS Code 64035910 and its associated tariff rates and trade preferences is crucial for businesses and individuals involved in the import and export of footwear. By taking advantage of special tariff preference programs and understanding the duty rates, importers can optimize their international trade activities and contribute to the growth of the global footwear industry.