6402.99.21.00 - Valued over $12/pair

This HTS classification covers footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, specifically falling under the "other" category within "other footwear." The defining characteristic of this subcategory is that the footwear is valued at **over $12 per pair**. This valuation is a critical factor in distinguishing these goods from other footwear under heading 6402.

Goods classified under 6402.99.21.00 are distinct from their siblings based on their price point. Unlike footwear valued not over $3 (6402.99.12.00), over $3 but not over $6.50 (6402.99.16.00), or over $6.50 but not over $12 (6402.99.19.00) per pair, these items represent a higher value tier within the broader category of other rubber or plastic footwear incorporating a protective metal toe-cap. The "other" designation at this level signifies that the footwear does not fit into more specific classifications within the 6402 heading, focusing solely on the material of the outer sole and upper, the presence of a protective metal toe-cap, and the value threshold.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification, there are no further subdivisions under 6402.99.21.00. Therefore, the classification is definitive for footwear meeting all preceding criteria and exceeding the $12 per pair valuation. Examples within this classification would include higher-end athletic shoes, work boots, or fashion footwear made predominantly from rubber or plastic, equipped with a protective metal toe-cap, and priced above the specified threshold.