6402.99.90.35 - For men

This HTS category, 6402.99.90.35, specifically classifies footwear for men that has outer soles and uppers constructed from rubber or plastics. This encompasses a broad range of men's footwear, from athletic shoes and casual sneakers to sandals and boots, provided their primary external materials meet the criteria of rubber or plastic and they do not fall into more specific subheadings under 6402.

Distinguishing this classification from its siblings, 6402.99.90.65 is reserved for footwear of the same construction but intended for women. The sibling category 6402.99.90.95 captures all other footwear under this general heading that does not fall into the men's or women's specific classifications, such as unisex footwear or footwear where the gender designation is not clearly discernible. The "Valued over $12/pair" designation further refines this category, ensuring that men's footwear with rubber or plastic soles and uppers, exceeding this price threshold, is correctly classified here.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Therefore, classification under 6402.99.90.35 relies on the definitive presence of men's footwear, outer soles and uppers made of rubber or plastics, and a value exceeding $12 per pair. It is crucial for importers and exporters to verify the composition and intended recipient of the footwear to ensure accurate classification.