6402.99.25.30 - For men

This HTS category, 6402.99.25.30, specifically classifies footwear designed for men, featuring outer soles and uppers composed of rubber or plastics. The defining characteristic within this broad heading is that the footwear is not a specialized type such as those with a foxing or foxing-like band applied at the sole overlapping the upper, nor is it designed as protective gear against water, oil, grease, chemicals, or inclement weather. Crucially, this specific subheading applies to footwear where the majority of the upper's external surface area is comprised of rubber or plastics, excluding instances where over 90% is rubber or plastics and made on a base or platform of cork.

This subheading is distinguished from its siblings by its specific designation for men's footwear. The sibling category 6402.99.25.60 covers similar footwear but is designated for women, while 6402.99.25.90 encompasses all other classifications within this level that do not fall under the "for men" or "for women" designations. Therefore, the gender for whom the footwear is intended is the primary distinguishing factor at this node.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS classification system, there are no further subcategories to introduce. The classification concludes at this level based on the combined criteria of outer sole and upper material (rubber or plastics), the absence of specific protective features or sole reinforcements, and the intended gender of the wearer. Examples within this classification would include men's casual shoes, athletic trainers, or sandals where the primary external materials of both the sole and upper are rubber or plastic, and the item is not on a cork base.