HS 6406: Parts of footwear (including uppers whether or not attached to soles other than outer soles); removable in-soles, heel cushions and similar articles; gaiters, leggings and similar articles, and parts thereof

General Rate

Sub-codes

GST

10%

Chapter

HS Codes Under Heading 6406

Code	Description	Unit	General Rate
6406-10	Uppers and parts thereof, other than stiffeners:	—	0%
6406-10-10	Parts, of metal	..	5%
6406-10-90	Other	..	0%
6406-20-00	Outer soles and heels, of rubber or plastics	..	5%
6406-90	Other:	—	0%
6406-90-10	Gaiters, leggings and similar articles, and parts thereof	..	0%
6406-90-90	Other	..	5%

FTA Preferential Rates

These Free Trade Agreements may offer reduced duty rates for HS 6406 products:

Agreement	Typical Rate	Countries
ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement	0%	BRN, IDN, KHM, LAO, MMR, MYS, NZL, PHL, SGP, THA, VNM
Australia-Chile Free Trade Agreement	0%	CHL
Australia-Hong Kong Free Trade Agreement	0%	HKG
Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement	5.7%	IND
Australia-New Zealand Closer Economic Relations Trade Agreement	0%	NZL
Australia-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement	0%	ARE
Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement	0%	GBR
China-Australia Free Trade Agreement	0%	CHN
Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership	0%	BRN, CAN, CHL, JPN, MEX, MYS, NZL, PER, SGP, VNM, GBR
Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement	0%	IDN
Korea-Australia Free Trade Agreement	0%	KOR
Malaysia-Australia Free Trade Agreement	0%	MYS
Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership	0%	BRN, CHN, JPN, KHM, KOR, LAO, NZL, SGP, THA, VNM, IDN, PHL, MMR, MYS
Singapore-Australia Free Trade Agreement	0%	SGP
Thailand-Australia Free Trade Agreement	0%	THA

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Classification Guidance

Heading 6406 belongs to Chapter 64 in Section XII (Footwear, headgear, umbrellas).

View Chapter 64 classification notes

Notes 1. This Chapter does not cover: a. Disposable foot or shoe coverings of flimsy material (for example, paper, sheeting of plastics) without applied soles. These products are classified according to their constituent material; b. Footwear of textile material, without an outer sole glued, sewn or otherwise affixed or applied to the upper (Section XI); c. Worn footwear of 6309.00.00; d. Articles of asbestos (6812); e. Orthopaedic footwear or other orthopaedic appliances, or parts thereof (9021); or f. Toy footwear or skating boots with ice or roller skates attached; shin-guards or similar protective sportswear (Chapter 95). 2. For the purposes of 6406, "parts" does not include pegs, protectors, eyelets, hooks, buckles, ornaments, braid, laces, pompons or other trimmings (which are to be classified in their appropriate headings) or buttons or other goods of 9606. 3. For the purposes of this Chapter: 4. Subject to Note 3 to this Chapter: Subheading note 1. For the purposes of 6402.12.00, 6402.19.00, 6403.12.00, 6403.19.00 and 6404.11, "sports footwear" applies only to:

Important

Rates shown are general (MFN) duty rates. Total landed cost includes GST (10% on CIF + duty), Import Processing Charge ($50-

92), and biosecurity levy ($46.20-$73.56). Goods valued under AUD

,000 may qualify for the Low Value Imported Goods threshold. Use the calculator for a complete breakdown.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the import duty on parts of footwear (including uppers whether or not attached to soles other than outer soles); removable in-soles, heel cushions and similar articles; gaiters, leggings and similar articles, and parts thereof in Australia?

The general (MFN) duty rate for HS 6406 (Parts of footwear (including uppers whether or not attached to soles other than outer soles); removable in-soles, heel cushions and similar articles; gaiters, leggings and similar articles, and parts thereof) is 0%. Preferential rates may be available under 15 Free Trade Agreements.

How many sub-codes are under HS heading 6406?

There are 7 statistical codes under heading 6406 in the Australian tariff schedule. See the full table below for rates and descriptions.

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Other Headings in Chapter 64

6401: Waterproof footwear with outer...6402: Other footwear with outer sole...6403: Footwear with outer soles of r...6404: Footwear with outer soles of r...6405: Other footwear

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