64041100
FOOTWEAR, GAITERS AND THE LIKE; PARTS OF SUCH ARTICLES›Footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of textile materials
Sports footwear; tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes and the like
Standard EU duty
16.9%
VAT
23%
Additional duties / sanctions
0 rules
Docs required
23 docs
Y054Y121Y123Y152Y160Y163+17
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.
Import control on seal productsERGA OMNESR1850/15
Import control on seal products
ERGA OMNESR1850/15
Documents / references
C679C680C683Y032
Conditions
- B001Presentation of a certificate/licence/document: C679— Import/export allowed after control
- B002Presentation of a certificate/licence/document: C680— Import/export allowed after control
- B003Presentation of a certificate/licence/document: C683— Import/export allowed after control
- B004Presentation of a certificate/licence/document: Y032— Import/export allowed after control
- B005Presentation of a certificate/licence/document: the condition is not fulfilled— Import/export not allowed after control
Notes
- CD603Seal products may only be placed on the market when they are accompanied by an attesting document (for commercial use) or a written notification of import (for personal use) and a document giving evidence where the products were acquired (Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1850 (OJ L 271)).
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
Y946
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: Y946— Import/export allowed after control
- Y002Other 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).
Import control on luxury goodsKPR2062/17
Import control on luxury goods
KPR2062/17
Documents / references
Y945Y946
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: Y945— Import/export allowed after control
- Y002Other conditions: Y946— Import/export allowed after control
- Y003Other 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).
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
DEgold878/24-1
Men's running shoes with rubber soles and textile uppers
woven fabricGRI 1GRI 6
FRgold23-03171
Unisex sports training shoes for padel tennis
tekstyl (cholewka)GRI 1GRI 6
DEgold789/23-1
Trail running shoes with rubber soles and textile uppers
tekstyl (cholewka)GRI 1GRI 6
DEgold191/24-1
Trail running shoes with rubber soles and textile uppers
tekstyl (cholewka)GRI 1GRI 6
DEgold192/24-1
Trail running shoes with rubber soles
tekstyl (cholewka)GRI 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.
Classification and scope of CN code 640411
CN code 640411 covers sports footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textile materials. This subheading encompasses the most popular category of sports footwear, including running shoes with woven or knitted uppers, training shoes, textile tennis shoes, mesh-upper basketball shoes, and indoor football shoes with textile uppers. Classification requires that more than 50 percent of the external surface area of the upper consists of textile materials (woven, knitted, non-woven). Footwear with uppers predominantly of plastics is classified under code 640219. The outer sole must be of rubber or plastics. The sporting character is assessed based on construction features such as cushioning systems, profiled soles, heel and toe reinforcements, and specialised designs adapted to specific sports disciplines.
Import regulations and safety
Import of sports footwear under CN code 640411 is subject to the GPSR (EU) 2023/988 and REACH Regulation (EC No 1907/2006). REACH restrictions for textile materials include azo dyes releasing carcinogenic aromatic amines, formaldehyde in adhesives and finishes, nickel in metal lace eyelets with skin contact, and phthalates in plastic components. Consumer sports footwear does not require CE marking unless the manufacturer declares PPE protective functions. Directive 94/11/EC requires labelling of upper, lining and sole materials. Customs controls on sports footwear extensively cover intellectual property rights verification, as branded sports footwear is one of the most frequently counterfeited products globally. EU customs authorities detain millions of pairs of counterfeit sports footwear annually at external borders.
Practical advice for sports footwear importers
When importing footwear under CN code 640411, the key challenge is correctly determining the percentage of textile materials on the external upper surface. Modern sports footwear often combines textile materials with plastic overlays and reinforcements, complicating classification. Obtaining a Binding Tariff Information (BTI) ruling is recommended in cases of doubt. Duty rates should be checked in the TARIC system, taking into account the country of origin. Preferential duty rates may be available for imports from Vietnam (EVFTA), Indonesia, South Korea, and other countries covered by EU trade agreements. The importer should hold REACH test reports for textile materials and adhesives. Due to the massive counterfeiting of sports footwear, importers of legitimate products should maintain brand owner authorisation documentation, invoices confirming the legitimate supply chain, and authenticity certificates.
Frequently asked questions
How to determine whether sports footwear falls under CN 640411 or 640219?
The determining factor is the upper material measured by percentage of external surface area. If more than 50 percent of the external upper surface consists of textile materials (woven, knitted, mesh), the footwear is classified under code 640411. If rubber or plastics predominate, code 640219 applies. Only the external surface is considered, not the lining.
Are knit-upper sneakers with rubber soles subject to anti-dumping duties?
The current status of anti-dumping duties and other trade measures for textile-upper sports footwear must be checked in TARIC. Historically, EU anti-dumping duties primarily targeted leather footwear from China and Vietnam. The status of measures may change, so verification before each import transaction is necessary.
What REACH tests are particularly relevant for textile footwear?
For footwear with textile uppers, relevant tests include azo dyes releasing 22 carcinogenic aromatic amines (REACH Annex XVII entry 43), formaldehyde in adhesives and textile finishes, nickel in metal components, and dimethyl fumarate (DMF). Additionally, dye fastness to perspiration and rubbing tests are recommended. Testing should be conducted by an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory.
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