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FOOTWEAR, GAITERS AND THE LIKE; PARTS OF SUCH ARTICLESOther 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 toTypeRateConditionsRegulation
ERGA OMNESThird country duty16.9%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.
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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.