6402.19.05.30 - For men

This HTS classification, 6402.19.05.30, specifically designates golf shoes for men. These are athletic footwear designed for the sport of golf, typically featuring specialized soles with cleats or nubs for enhanced traction on golf courses. The uppers are predominantly constructed from rubber or plastics, meeting the criteria of over 90 percent of the external surface area being composed of these materials. Importantly, this classification excludes footwear with foxing or a foxing-like band applied or molded at the sole that overlaps the upper, and also excludes footwear designed as protective gear against water, oil, grease, chemicals, or adverse weather conditions.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, 6402.19.05.60, which covers similar golf shoes designated for women. The distinction is solely based on the intended gender of the wearer, a common differentiator in footwear classifications. The other sibling category, 6402.19.05.90, encompasses "Other" golf shoes that do not fit the "for men" or "for women" designations, serving as a residual category for any golf footwear not specifically classified.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification is specific to men's golf shoes meeting the outlined material and design criteria. When classifying, customs professionals should confirm the primary use as golf footwear and verify the material composition of the upper, along with the absence of the specifically excluded features.