6402.99.69 - Other

This category, HTS 6402.99.69, encompasses "Other" footwear where the outer soles and uppers are primarily constructed from rubber or plastics. It falls under the broader classification of "Other footwear" within the "Other" subheadings, indicating a residual category for items not specifically defined elsewhere. This means it captures a wide array of footwear made from these synthetic materials that do not fit into more narrowly defined classifications.

It is important to distinguish this category from its sibling, HTS 6402.99.61.00. While both are "Other footwear" with rubber or plastic components, 6402.99.61.00 specifically addresses footwear where textile materials constitute the largest surface area in contact with the ground, provided these textile elements are not accounted for under a specific additional U.S. note. HTS 6402.99.69.00, therefore, covers footwear with rubber or plastic soles and uppers that *do not* meet this specific textile criterion.

Within this HTS 6402.99.69.00 category, further subdivisions exist to refine classification. The primary subcategories include "House slippers," which are designed for indoor comfort and wear. The remaining subcategory, "Other," serves as a further residual grouping for any footwear that fits the main criteria of rubber or plastic outer soles and uppers, is not a house slipper, and has not been specifically classified under any other HTS heading.