6401.92.90.60 - Other 🖩

This HTS classification, 6401.92.90.60, encompasses "Other" waterproof footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, where the uppers are neither fixed to the sole nor assembled by traditional methods like stitching or riveting. Specifically, it covers footwear within the broader category of waterproof footwear that covers the ankle but does not extend to the knee, and is not otherwise specifically classified. This "Other" designation serves as a residual category for items that meet the general criteria for Chapter 64 but do not fit into more specific subheadings.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 6401.92.90.30 "Work footwear," is crucial for accurate classification. While both fall under the umbrella of waterproof footwear covering the ankle, 6401.92.90.30 is reserved for footwear explicitly designed and marketed for use in occupational settings, often featuring enhanced durability, protective elements, or specific functional designs for labor. This current category, 6401.92.90.60, applies to all other waterproof footwear meeting the general description that are not designated as work footwear, such as casual boots or recreational footwear.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS, there are no further subcategories to introduce. The classification relies on a careful assessment of the footwear's construction, waterproof properties, and whether it covers the ankle but not the knee, while excluding items designated as work footwear. The absence of specific assembly methods (stitching, riveting, etc.) and the materials of the sole and upper (rubber or plastics) are key defining characteristics.