6402.99.31.77 - Other

This classification, HTS Code 6402.99.31.77, encompasses "Other" footwear that does not fit into more specific subcategories within the broader classification of "Other footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics." Specifically, it applies to footwear where over 90 percent of the external surface area of the upper is composed of rubber or plastics, excluding items with a foxing or foxing-like band applied at the sole and overlapping the upper, and excluding protective footwear designed for adverse weather or chemical resistance.

The distinction between this category and its siblings lies in the intended wearer. While sibling categories might specify footwear for men or women, or for infants, HTS 6402.99.31.77 covers all other general footwear meeting the material and structural criteria not otherwise specified. This would include footwear for individuals of unspecified gender or age group that doesn't fall into the infant category.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subdivisions. Therefore, practical classification under this code relies on a thorough assessment of the footwear's primary materials, construction, and intended use, ensuring it meets the "other" criteria after all more specific classifications have been ruled out. Examples could include certain types of casual shoes, sandals, or slippers made predominantly of rubber or plastic, for which no more precise classification exists.