6402.99.31.45 - Other

This HTS classification, 6402.99.31.45, specifically pertains to "Other" footwear for men that falls within the broader category of footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics. The defining characteristic here is that the uppers are composed of rubber or plastics for over 90 percent of their external surface area, excluding specific exceptions. This excludes footwear with a foxing or foxing-like band applied or molded at the sole that overlaps the upper, as well as protective footwear designed to be worn over other shoes for adverse conditions.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 6402.99.31.35, which covers "Work footwear," is crucial. While both fall under the same general material composition, 6402.99.31.45 encompasses all other men's footwear meeting the material criteria that are not specifically designated or designed as work footwear. This implies that items classified here are intended for general wear or fashion purposes rather than specific occupational demands.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to introduce. The classification concludes at this point, meaning any men's footwear for general use, primarily constructed from rubber or plastics on the upper (exceeding 90% of external surface area) and featuring rubber or plastic outer soles, that doesn't fit the narrowly defined exceptions or the "work footwear" sibling, will be classified under 6402.99.31.45. Examples could include casual sneakers, sandals, or fashion boots where the upper is predominantly synthetic.