6401.99.60.00 - Other 🖩

This HTS category, 6401.99.60.00, encompasses waterproof footwear that is not specifically designed for use without closures. These items feature outer soles and uppers constructed from rubber or plastics. Crucially, the assembly of the upper to the sole does not involve processes such as stitching, riveting, nailing, screwing, plugging, or similar mechanical methods.

Within the broader scope of waterproof footwear, this classification distinguishes itself from sibling category 6401.99.30.00, which is specifically for footwear designed for use *without* closures. Therefore, items classified under 6401.99.60.00 would typically feature some form of closure mechanism, such as zippers, buckles, or elasticated bands, to facilitate donning and doffing and to enhance protection.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Classification under this heading hinges on the material composition (rubber or plastics), waterproofing, and the absence of traditional assembly methods for the upper to the sole, in conjunction with the presence of a closure system. Examples include rubber overshoes or protective boot covers with zippers or elastic closures that are designed to be worn over other footwear for protection against water, oil, grease, chemicals, or inclement weather.