6402.19.15.20 - For men

This HTS category, 6402.19.15.20, specifically covers sports footwear for men. The defining characteristic of this classification is that the outer sole and upper are primarily composed of rubber or plastics. Furthermore, the upper must have over 90 percent of its external surface area made from rubber or plastics, excluding specific reinforcements or accessories mentioned in Chapter 64's notes. Importantly, this category excludes footwear with foxing or a foxing-like band applied at the sole that overlaps the upper, as well as footwear designed as protective gear against water, oil, grease, chemicals, or inclement weather.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings is crucial for accurate classification. While 6402.19.15.41 covers sports footwear for women under identical material and construction criteria, this specific code is reserved for male footwear. The sibling category 6402.19.15.61, "Other," would encompass any sports footwear meeting the general criteria but not specifically designated for men or women, or potentially other sports footwear types not falling into the more specific sub-classifications within this broader heading.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories within 6402.19.15.20. Therefore, classification into this specific code relies on confirming all preceding criteria are met, with the sole differentiating factor being the intended gender of the wearer (men) for sports footwear constructed predominantly from rubber or plastic.