Footwear; n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, (not covering the ankle), outer soles and uppers of leather
HS subheading 6403.59 identifies Footwear; n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, (not covering the ankle), outer soles and uppers of leather — a six-digit classification under Chapter 64 used to set duty and paperwork.
- India exports 2024
- $79.1M
- Share of Chapter 64
- 3.2%
- Rank in its heading
- #6 of 8
Source: UN Comtrade — India's reported merchandise exports to the world, 2024.
Sourcing this category from India
HS 6403.59 covers Footwear; n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, (not covering the ankle), outer soles and uppers of leather. It is a leaf classification, so it sets the duty line directly for goods that fall under it. India is a major footwear exporter, from leather shoes out of Agra and Chennai to the iconic Kolhapuri chappal. India exported $79.1M under this code worldwide in 2024, about 3.2% of all Chapter 64 exports, ranking #6 of 8 lines in its heading (UN Comtrade).
How to read this code
6403.59 is the six-digit HS subheading for footwear. To clear customs your destination country extends it to a full 8–10 digit code and assigns the duty rate. India's preferential trade agreements (UAE CEPA, Australia ECTA, and others) can reduce or zero out that duty on many footwear, headgear & umbrellas lines — check our import guides for your market.
In India this same number is called the HSN code (640359): GST registration, invoices and e-way bills all classify goods by HSN, and the applicable GST rate is notified against the 4–8 digit HSN — so Indian suppliers will quote you HSN 640359 for goods under this heading.
Top destinations for Chapter 64 exports
India's largest buyers of goods in this HS chapter in 2024, ranked by export value.
Chapter-level destination mix — your specific HS line may skew differently. Source: UN Comtrade, 2024.
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