6402.99.32.90 - Other

This HTS classification, 6402.99.32.90, pertains to "Other" footwear that falls under the broader category of other footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics. Specifically, it covers protective active footwear where the preceding subheadings have not precisely defined the article based on gender. This designation is applied when the footwear is designed for protective purposes during active pursuits, but does not fit into more narrowly defined gender-specific categories.

It is crucial to distinguish this category from its sibling categories, 6402.99.32.30 (For men) and 6402.99.32.60 (For women). While all are protective active footwear with rubber or plastic components, this "Other" category is reserved for items that are not clearly delineated as intended for men or women, or perhaps are designed for unisex use or for children. The absence of distinct male or female characteristics or sizing as the primary differentiating factor places items here.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification structure, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification hinges on the specific protective features and active use intended for the footwear, alongside the material composition of the outer sole and upper being rubber or plastic, and its exclusion from the gender-specific protective active footwear categories.