6402.91.42.90 - Other 🖩

This HTS classification, 6402.91.42.90, pertains to "Other" protective active footwear that is not otherwise specified. These are footwear items where the outer sole and upper are made of rubber or plastics. Crucially, they are designed for active protection and do not fall into the exceptions of having waterproof molded bottoms (including integrated outsoles and uppers) or insulation for cold weather protection. The height of these shoes, measured from the bottom of the outer sole to the top of the upper, must not exceed 15.34 centimeters.

This category distinguishes itself from its sibling categories, 6402.91.42.30 (for men) and 6402.91.42.60 (for women), by not being specifically designated for a particular gender. Instead, it serves as a catch-all for protective active footwear within the specified material and height parameters that does not fit the gender-specific classifications. The defining characteristic for classification here is the absence of gender-specific design or marketing, focusing solely on the protective function and physical attributes.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification is definitive for any footwear meeting all the preceding criteria and not specifically classified under gender. Examples would include athletic shoes with rubber or plastic uppers and soles, designed for activities like hiking or training, that offer a degree of protection but do not possess the specific characteristics of fully waterproof molded construction or cold-weather insulation, and are not marketed exclusively for men or women.