64021900
FOOTWEAR, GAITERS AND THE LIKE; PARTS OF SUCH ARTICLES›Other footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics
Other
Standard EU duty
16.9%
VAT
23%
Additional duties / sanctions
0 rules
Docs required
20 docs
Y054Y121Y123Y152Y160Y163+14
Standard rates
| Applies to | Type | Rate | Conditions | Regulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERGA OMNES | Third country duty | 16.9% | — | R0838/06 |
Preferences
AD 0%AL 0%BA 0%CA 0%CAMER 0%CARI 0%CH 0%CI 0%CL 0%CM 0%CO 0%DZ 0%EBA 0%EC 0%EEA 0%EG 0%EH 0%ESA 0%EUCA 0%FJ 0%FO 0%GB 0%GE 0%GH 0%GSP 11.9%GSP+ 0%IL 0%JO 0%JP 0%KE 0%KR 0%LB 0%LOMB 0%MA 0%MD 0%ME 0%MK 0%MX 0%NZ 0%PE 0%PG 0%PS 0%SADC EPA 0%SB 0%SG 0%SM 0%SWITZ 0%SY 0%TN 0%TR 0%UA 0%VN 0%WS 0%XC 0%XK 0%XL 0%XS 0%ZA 0%
Notes
CD303The relief from or reduction of customs duties shall be subject to the specific request expressed by the declarant in box 44 "Additional information/Documents produced/Certificates and authorisations", of the Single Administrative Document (SAD)
TM904Preferences granted under the agreement between the European Union and Morocco in force from 19 July 2019.As of 3 October 2025, products originating in Western Sahara subject to controls by the customs authorities of the Kingdom of Morocco shall benefit from trade preferences under the terms of the new Agreement in the form of exchange of letters between the EU and Morocco, The European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco have agreed to allow those products to be identified by reference to the region of origin to be included in the proof of origin and as provided for in Protocol 4.In view of the application of these measures, the origin certificates codes U179 and U180 must be declared.The country code to be entered in the origin declaration when these proofs of origin are used is “EH”.
CD727Eligibility to benefit from this preference is subject to the presentation of an origin declaration stating the European Union origin of the goods, in the context of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).
TM547Application of Article 7.3 of Regulation (EC) No 978/2012 (OJ L 303).
CD906The list of non-eligible locations and their postal codes is available at the following address: http://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/customs/technical-arrangement_postal-codes.pdf
CD500Eligibility to benefit from this preference is subject to the presentation of a proof of origin stating the community origin of the goods, in the context of the agreement between the European Union and the Swiss Confederation.
Import control of fluorinated greenhouse gasesERGA OMNESR0573/24
Import control of fluorinated greenhouse gases
ERGA OMNESR0573/24
Documents / references
Y054Y121Y123Y152Y160Y163Y169Y986
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: Y152— Import/export allowed after control
- Y005Other conditions: Y986— Import/export allowed after control
- Y010Other conditions: Y160— Import/export allowed after control
- Y015Other conditions: Y169— Import/export allowed after control
- Y090Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled— Import/export not allowed after control
- YA001Other conditions: Y123— Import/export allowed after control
- YA005Other conditions: Y160— Import/export allowed after control
- YA090Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled— Import/export not allowed after control
- YC001Other conditions: Y054— Import/export allowed after control
- YC005Other conditions: Y160— Import/export allowed after control
- YC090Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled— Import/export not allowed after control
- YD001Other conditions: Y163— Import/export allowed after control
- YD005Other conditions: Y160— Import/export allowed after control
- YD090Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled— Import/export not allowed after control
- YE001Other conditions: Y121— Import/export allowed after control
- YE005Other conditions: Y160— Import/export allowed after control
- YE090Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled— Import/export not allowed after control
Notes
- CD917By virtue of Article 4(6) of Regulation (EU) 2024/573, the placing on the market of fluorinated greenhouse gases shall be prohibited, unless importers provide evidence that any trifluoromethane, produced as a by-product during the production process of the fluorinated greenhouse gases has been destroyed or recovered for subsequent use, using best available techniques.By virtue of Article 11.1. of Regulation (EU) 2024/573, the placing on the market of products and equipment, including parts thereof, listed in Annex IV, with an exemption for military equipment, shall be prohibited from the date specified in that Annex.By virtue of Article 11.1 sub paragraph 2 (a)(b), (c) of Regulation (I) 2024/573, the placing on the market of parts of products and equipment required for repair and servicing of existing equipment listed in Annex IV shall be allowed. By virtue of Article 11.3. of Regulation (EU) 2024/573, the placing on the market of non-refillable containers for fluorinated greenhouse gases listed in Annex I and in Section 1 of Annex II, empty, or fully or partially filled, shall be prohibited.By virtue of Article 11.4 of Regulation (EU) 2024/573, undertakings which place on the market refillable containers for fluorinated greenhouse gases shall produce a declaration of conformity that includes evidence confirming that there are binding arrangements in place for the return of those containers for the purpose of refilling, in particular identifying the relevant actors, their obligatory commitments and the relevant logistical arrangements.By virtue of Article 12 of Regulation (EU) 2024/573, the following products and equipment that contain fluorinated greenhouse gases or whose functioning relies upon those gases shall only be placed on the market if they are labelled as:(a) refrigeration equipment ;(b)air-conditioning equipment ; (c)heat pumps ;(d)fire protection equipment ; (e)electrical switchgear ;(f)aerosol dispenser that contain fluorinated greenhouse gases, including metered dose inhalers;(g)all fluorinated greenhouse gas containers ;(h)fluorinated greenhouse gas-based solvents ; or(i)organic Rankine cycles.By virtue of Article 16 of Regulation (EU) 2024/573, the placing on the market of hydrofluorocarbons shall be allowed only to the extent that importers have been allocated quota by the Commission as set out in Article 17.By virtue of Article 19.1 of Regulation (EU) 2024/573, refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment, heat pumps and metered dose inhalers pre-charged with substances listed in Section 1 of Annex I shall not be placed on the market unless those substances with which the products or equipment have been pre-charged are accounted for within the quota system.By virtue of Article 19.2 of Regulation (EU) 2024/573, the placing on the market of goods falling under the provisions of Article 19.1 shall be subject to the presentation of a declaration of conformity.By virtue of Article 19.6 of Regulation (EU) 2024/573, undertakings that placed on the market less than 10 tonnes of CO2 equivalent of hydrofluorocarbons, per year, contained in the products or equipment referred to in Article 19.1 shall be exempted from the provisions of Article 19. By virtue of Article 20.4 of Regulation (EU) 2024/573, the undertakings shall have a valid registration in the F-gas Portal prior to carrying out any of the activities listed in points (a) to (g).By virtue of Article 23.3 (a) of Regulation (EU) 2024/573, the F-gas Portal registration identification number shall be declared.The information listed in Article 23.3(a) to (d) of Regulation (EU) 2024/573 shall be provided to customs authorities, where relevant, in the customs declaration.
Export control of fluorinated greenhouse gasesALLTCR0573/24
Export control of fluorinated greenhouse gases
ALLTCR0573/24
Documents / references
Y121Y123Y160Y162Y163
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: Y123— Import/export allowed after control
- Y010Other conditions: Y160— Import/export allowed after control
- Y020Other conditions: Y162— Import/export allowed after control
- Y090Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled— Import/export not allowed after control
- YB001Other conditions: Y121— Import/export allowed after control
- YB010Other conditions: Y160— Import/export allowed after control
- YB090Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled— Import/export not allowed after control
- YC001Other conditions: Y163— Import/export allowed after control
- YC010Other conditions: Y160— Import/export allowed after control
- YC090Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled— Import/export not allowed after control
Notes
- CD918By virtue of Article 22 (1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/573 export of fluorinated greenhouse gases, and products and equipment containing those gases or whose functioning relies upon those gases shall be subject to the presentation of a valid licence to customs authorities issued by the Commission pursuant to Article 20(4) and (5).By virtue of Article 20(5) a valid registration in the F-Gas Portal at the moment of export constitutes a licence required under Article 22.By virtue of Article 22 (1), second paragraph, the provisions from Article 22 (1) do not apply to products and equipment that are personal effects.By virtue of Article 11(3) export of non-refillable containers for fluorinated greenhouse gases listed in Annex I and in Section 1 of Annex II empty, or fully or partially filled, shall be prohibited. Such containers may only be stored or transported for subsequent disposal. The containers for laboratory or analytical uses of fluorinated greenhouse gases are excluded from export prohibition (Article 11(3)).By virtue of Article 12.9. of Regulation (EU) 2024/573 containers containing fluorinated greenhouse gases listed in Annex I and intended for direct export shall be labelled with an indication that the contents of the container are for direct export only.The information listed in Article 23.3(a) to (d) of Regulation (EU) 2024/573 shall be provided to customs authorities, where relevant, in the customs declaration.By virtue of article 22.5 of Reg. (EU) 573/2024 each undertaking with an establishment within the Union shall take all necessary measures to ensure that the export of refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment and of heat pumps, does not violate import restrictions that the importing state has notified under the Protocol.
Export control on luxury goodsKPR2062/17
Export control on luxury goods
KPR2062/17
Documents / references
Y946Y948
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: Y946— Import/export allowed after control
- Y002Other conditions: Y948— Import/export allowed after control
- Y003Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled— Import/export not allowed after control
Notes
- TM684Goods from the list of luxury goods referred to in Article 10 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1509
- CD223The prohibition shall not apply to goods which are necessary for the official purposes of diplomatic or consular missions of Member States in the DPRK or of international organisations enjoying immunities in accordance with international law, or to the personal effects of their staff (Art 10.3 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1509).
- CD995If the declared goods are described in the footnotes linked to the measure, export/import is not allowed.
Import control on luxury goodsKPR2062/17
Import control on luxury goods
KPR2062/17
Documents / references
Y945Y946Y948
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: Y945— Import/export allowed after control
- Y002Other conditions: Y946— Import/export allowed after control
- Y003Other conditions: Y948— Import/export allowed after control
- Y004Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled— Import/export not allowed after control
Notes
- CD203The prohibition shall not apply to travellers' personal effects or to goods of a non-commercial nature for travellers' personal use contained in their luggage (Art 10.2 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1509)
- TM684Goods from the list of luxury goods referred to in Article 10 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1509
- CD223The prohibition shall not apply to goods which are necessary for the official purposes of diplomatic or consular missions of Member States in the DPRK or of international organisations enjoying immunities in accordance with international law, or to the personal effects of their staff (Art 10.3 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1509).
- CD995If the declared goods are described in the footnotes linked to the measure, export/import is not allowed.
Export control on luxury goodsRUR0833/14
Export control on luxury goods
RUR0833/14
Documents / references
Y821Y822
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: Y821— Import/export allowed after control
- Y010Other conditions: Y822— Import/export allowed after control
- Y090Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled— Import/export not allowed after control
Notes
- CD863It shall be prohibited to sell, supply, transfer or export, directly or indirectly, luxury goods as listed in Annex XVIII, to any natural or legal person, entity or body in Russia or for use in Russia.2. The prohibition referred to in paragraph 1 shall apply to luxury goods listed in Annex XVIII insofar as their value exceeds EUR 300 per item unless otherwise specified in the Annex.3. The prohibition referred to in paragraph 1 shall not apply to goods which are necessary for the official purposes of diplomatic or consular missions of Member States or partner countries in Russia or of international organisations enjoying immunities in accordance with international law, or to the personal effects of their staff.Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 - Article 3h (COUNCIL REGULATION (EU) 2022/428)
Import controlUAR0692/14
Import control
UAR0692/14
Documents / references
N954U045U078U079Y997
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: Y997— Import allowed
- Y002Other conditions: U078— Import allowed
- Y003Other conditions: U079— Import allowed
- Y005Other conditions: N954— Import allowed
- Y007Other conditions: U045— Import allowed
- Y009Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled— Import is not allowed
Notes
- CD967I. According to Council Regulation (EU) No 692/2014, it shall be prohibited to import into European Union goods originating in Crimea or Sevastopol.The prohibition shall not apply in respect of goods originating in Crimea or Sevastopol which have been made available to the Ukrainian authorities for examination, for which compliance with the conditions conferring entitlement to preferential origin has been verified and for which a certificate of origin has been issued in accordance with the Association Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and Ukraine, of the other part.II. According to the Council Regulation (EU) 692/2014, the export of goods and technologies suited for use in the sectors of transport; telecommunications; energy; prospection, exploration and production of oil, gas and mineral resources is prohibited:(a) to any natural or legal person, entity or body in Crimea or Sevastopol, or(b) for use in Crimea or Sevastopol.
Import controlUAR0263/22
Import control
UAR0263/22
Documents / references
N954U045U078U079Y984
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: Y984— Import/export allowed after control
- Y002Other conditions: N954— Import/export allowed after control
- Y005Other conditions: U045— Import/export allowed after control
- Y006Other conditions: U078— Import/export allowed after control
- Y007Other conditions: U079— Import/export allowed after control
- Y009Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled— Import/export not allowed after control
Notes
- CD860According to Council Regulation (EU) 2022/263 (OJ L42I, p. 77):I. It shall be prohibited to import into the European Union goods originating in non-government controlled areas of the Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts of Ukraine.The import prohibitions not apply in respect of: (a) the execution until 24 May 2022 of trade contracts concluded before 23 February 2022, or of ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts, provided that the natural or legal person, entity or body seeking to perform the contract has notified, at least 10 working days in advance, the activity or transaction to the competent authority of the Member State in which they are established; (b) goods originating in the specified territories which have been made available to the Ukrainian authorities for examination, for which compliance with the conditions conferring entitlement to preferential origin has been verified and for which a certificate of origin has been issued in accordance with the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement.II. It shall be prohibited to sell, supply, transfer or export goods and technology listed in Annex II to Council Regulation (EU) 2022/263: (a) to any natural or legal person, entity or body in the specified territories, or (b) for use in the specified territories. Annex II shall include certain goods and technologies suited for use in the following key sectors: (i) transport;(ii) telecommunications;(iii) energy; (iv) the prospecting, exploration and production of oil, gas and mineral resources. The prohibitions in point II above shall be without prejudice to the execution until 24 August 2022 of an obligation arising from a contract concluded before 23 February 2022, or from ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts, provided that the competent authority has been informed at least five working days in advance.
Value Added Tax (VAT)
V020Medical devices, as defined by the Act on Medical Devices of 20 May 2010, (Journal of Laws of 2019, item 175, 447, 534), released for free circulation on the territory of the Republic of Poland
8%V120For medical devices referred to in item 13 of Annex No. 3 to the Act in the wording applicable before the date of entry into force of the Act of 7 April 2022 on medical devices (Journal of Laws, item 974), the tax rate referred to in Art. 41 sec. 2 shall apply if, in accordance with: 1) Art. 120 sec. 4 of the regulation (EU) 2017/745 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 April 2017 on medical devices, amending Directive 2001/83/EC, Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 and Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and repealing Council Directives 90/385/EEC and 93/42/EEC (Official Journal of the European Union L117 of 5 April 2017) or 2) Article 110 paragraph 4 of the regulation (EU) 2017/746 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 April 2017 on in vitro diagnostic medical devices and repealing Directive 98/79/EC and Commission Decision 2010/227/EU (Official Journal of the European Union L117 of 5 April 2017) – these products have been placed on the market and are still being made available on the market or put into use.
8%V999Other
23%5
Binding Tariff Information
BTI classification examples
ITgold-BTI0513
Sports footwear with textile upper and rubber sole
tekstyl (cholewka)GRI 1GRI 6
DEgold360/24-1
Football boots size 42 with plastic soles and uppers
plasticGRI 1GRI 6
DEgold918/23-1
Football boots size 42 with plastic soles
plasticGRI 1GRI 6
ITgold-BTI0512
Sports footwear with textile upper and rubber/plastic sole
tekstyl (cholewka)GRI 1GRI 6
DEgold332/24-1
Football boots size 31 with rubber soles
plasticGRI 1GRI 6
BTI (Binding Tariff Information) is an official EU customs decision confirming the classification of goods. Valid for 3 years, binding across all EU member states.
Tariff classification and scope of CN code 640219
CN code 640219 covers sports footwear with uppers of rubber or plastics and outer soles of rubber or plastics, which does not have the integral waterproof construction characteristic of heading 6401. This subheading includes sports footwear other than ski boots and snowboard boots (640211/640212), such as football boots with plastic studs, athletics shoes with plastic spikes, sports sandals with synthetic uppers, and tennis shoes with plastics uppers. The key classification criterion is the upper material, which must predominantly consist of rubber or plastics. If the upper contains textile materials constituting more than 50 percent of the external surface area, the footwear is classified under heading 6404. The outer sole must be of rubber, plastics or a combination thereof. Customs authorities assess the sporting character based on construction features such as studs, spikes, cushioning systems or specialised reinforcements.
Import regulations and safety requirements
Import of sports footwear under CN code 640219 into the EU is subject to the General Product Safety Regulation (EU) 2023/988. The importer must verify product safety and ensure compliance with EU standards before placing the product on the market. REACH Regulation (EC No 1907/2006) governs chemical substance content in footwear materials, with restrictions on phthalates in PVC components, dimethyl fumarate (DMF) as a biocide, azo dyes releasing aromatic amines, and nickel in metal parts with prolonged skin contact. Directive 94/11/EC requires labelling of upper, lining and sole materials. Consumer sports footwear does not require CE marking unless the manufacturer declares PPE protective functions. Customs controls on sports footwear frequently include intellectual property rights verification due to the high prevalence of counterfeit international sports brands in cross-border trade.
Practical aspects of importing sports footwear
When importing sports footwear under CN code 640219, particular care should be taken with tariff classification, as the boundary between code 640219 (plastics upper) and code 640411 (textile upper) depends on the percentage of materials in the external surface area of the upper. Duty rates may differ significantly between classifications, making it advisable to obtain Binding Tariff Information (BTI) ruling in case of doubt. Current duty rates should be checked in the TARIC system. Preferential duty rates may be available for imports from Vietnam (EVFTA), South Korea or Japan under their respective trade agreements. The importer should hold REACH test reports and documentation confirming the origin of the goods. Due to the high brand value of sports footwear, EU customs services conduct intensive anti-counterfeiting controls at borders. Importers of legitimate products should maintain licensing documentation or authorisation from the brand owner.
Sports footwear of rubber or plastics - CN 6402 19 duties
Sports footwear of rubber or plastics under CN 6402 19 carries a 16.9% EU duty. Anti-dumping duties may apply to imports from China and Vietnam - check current TARIC measures. REACH compliance for chemical substances in footwear is mandatory. Customs may scrutinise declared values for sports footwear due to undervaluation risks.
Frequently asked questions
How to distinguish footwear under CN 640219 from CN 640411?
The determining factor is the upper material. CN code 640219 applies to sports footwear with uppers predominantly of rubber or plastics. Code 640411 covers sports footwear with uppers of textile materials (woven, knitted). If more than 50 percent of the external surface area of the upper consists of textile materials, the footwear is classified under code 640411, even if the sole is of rubber or plastics.
Does sports footwear of plastics require CE marking?
Standard consumer sports footwear does not require CE marking. CE marking is required only when the manufacturer declares that the footwear functions as personal protective equipment under Regulation (EU) 2016/425. This applies, for example, to football boots with protective inserts meeting PPE standards. Consumer footwear is subject to GPSR and REACH requirements instead.
What laboratory tests are recommended before importing sports footwear?
Recommended REACH tests include determination of phthalate content, dimethyl fumarate (DMF), aromatic azo dyes, nickel in metal components, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in rubber sole parts. Additionally, testing for dye fastness to perspiration and wet rubbing is advisable. Testing should be performed by a laboratory accredited according to ISO 17025.
Do anti-dumping duties apply to CN 6402 19 footwear from China?
Sports footwear under CN 6402 19 from China may face anti-dumping duties - verify current measures in TARIC. Standard EU duty is 16.9% plus import VAT.
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