6402.91.70 - Valued over $3 but not over $6.50/pair

This HTS classification, 6402.91.70, specifically covers footwear where both the outer sole and the upper are made of rubber or plastics, and which extend to cover the ankle. These are not athletic shoes or those with specific design features like waterproofness indicated in other subheadings, but rather general-purpose footwear that meets the defined material and coverage criteria. The key defining characteristic of this particular subclassification is its specific retail value.

This category is distinguished from its siblings by its price point. HTS 6402.91.60 covers similar footwear valued at $3 or less per pair. Conversely, HTS 6402.91.80 and 6402.91.90 encompass footwear valued above $6.50 per pair, with further subdivisions based on higher value thresholds. Therefore, 6402.91.70 serves as a distinct price bracket for otherwise similarly constructed footwear.

Within this classification, further subdivisions exist to distinguish footwear based on the intended wearer. HTS 6402.91.70.30 applies to footwear designed for men, while 6402.91.70.60 is for footwear intended for women. The residual category, 6402.91.70.90, captures any such footwear that does not fall into the men's or women's categories, such as unisex styles or those for children where a specific gender designation is not the primary classification driver.