6402.99.80 - Valued over $6.50 but not over $12/pair

This HTS classification, 6402.99.80, specifically covers "Other footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics," which are further categorized as "Other footwear" and then "Other" twice, culminating in a price threshold. The key defining characteristic here is that the footwear has a value exceeding $6.50 but not exceeding $12.00 per pair. This price point serves as the primary differentiator for items that might otherwise fall into broader categories of rubber or plastic footwear.

This category is distinct from its siblings by its specific price range. Footwear valued not over $3/pair and those valued over $3 but not over $6.50/pair are classified under different subheadings. Similarly, footwear valued over $12/pair is assigned to the sibling category 6402.99.90. Therefore, this specific 6402.99.80 category is exclusively for items falling precisely within the $6.51 to $12.00 per pair price bracket.

Within this price-defined category, further distinctions are made. Subcategories exist to refine the classification based on the intended use or type of footwear. For instance, 6402.99.80.05 is dedicated to athletic shoes such as tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, and training shoes. The remaining "Other" subcategory serves as a residual for all other types of footwear with rubber or plastic soles and uppers that meet the price criteria but are not specifically athletic in nature.