6402.99.41.00 - Having outer soles with textile materials having the greatest surface area in contact with the ground, but not taken into account under the terms of additional U.S. note 5 to this chapter 🖩

This HTS classification, 6402.99.41.00, specifically covers footwear where the outer sole, the part making the greatest contact with the ground, is constructed from textile materials. Crucially, the definition excludes textile outer soles that are taken into account under additional U.S. note 5 to Chapter 64. This note typically addresses specific types of footwear where textile components of the outer sole are of significant structural or functional importance, often related to vulcanized construction or specific types of durable textile reinforcement within the sole. Therefore, this category applies to footwear that meets the general criteria for "other footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics" but whose textile outer sole does not fall under those specialized considerations.

This subheading is distinct from its sibling category, 6402.99.49, which encompasses all other footwear under the parent heading that does not fit the precise description of 6402.99.41.00. While both fall under the broader umbrella of "other footwear" within the "other" classifications, 6402.99.41.00 is a more specific designation for footwear with textile outer soles that are not subject to the exclusions outlined in additional U.S. note 5. The key differentiating factor lies in the specific treatment and nature of the textile material used for the outer sole's primary ground-contact surface.

As 6402.99.41.00 is a leaf node, it does not have further subcategories. Classification at this level is definitive, meaning goods meeting the preceding criteria and the specific conditions of this subheading are directly classified here. Practical examples of goods that might fall into this category could include certain types of fashion sandals or casual shoes where the primary sole material is a woven or felted textile, but not those designed with specialized textile reinforcement or vulcanization methods that would trigger other specific provisions within the HTS.