6402.19.15 - Other

This HTS classification, 6402.19.15, covers "Other" sports footwear where the outer soles and uppers are primarily composed of rubber or plastics. Specifically, it applies to sports footwear where over 90 percent of the external surface area of the upper is made of rubber or plastics. This excludes footwear with foxing or a foxing-like band applied at the sole overlapping the upper, and footwear designed as protective gear against water, oil, grease, chemicals, or adverse weather conditions.

Within the broader category of sports footwear with rubber or plastic uppers and soles, this classification differentiates itself from its sibling, 6402.19.05 (Golf shoes), by encompassing all other types of sports footwear that meet the material and construction criteria. Therefore, this category serves as a catch-all for various sports shoes not specifically defined elsewhere, provided they are predominantly made of rubber or plastics and are not exempted by the specific exclusionary notes.

The subdivisions within 6402.19.15 further refine classification based on gender and other characteristics. The subcategories "For men" (6402.19.15.20) and "For women" (6402.19.15.41) distinguish footwear intended for male and female consumers. The "Other" subcategory (6402.19.15.61) is reserved for sports footwear that does not fit the gender-specific designations, effectively covering unisex or children's sports footwear that meets the primary classification criteria.