6402.99.90.95 - Other

This HTS category, 6402.99.90.95, covers "Other" footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, where the footwear is not specifically classified under more detailed subheadings. This broad designation applies to footwear that doesn't fit into specific gendered categories or other specialized types within the broader "other footwear" classifications. It represents a residual category for items not captured by more precise definitions.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings, 6402.99.90.35 (For men) and 6402.99.90.65 (For women), is crucial. Those siblings are reserved for footwear clearly designated or marketed for male or female wearers, respectively, based on size, style, or design. Category 6402.99.90.95 is for footwear that is either unisex, designed for children, or lacks distinct gender-specific characteristics that would place it in the sibling categories. The primary focus remains on the materials of the outer sole and upper (rubber or plastic) and the fact that it is "other" footwear not otherwise specified.

As this node is a leaf node within the HTS database, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification into 6402.99.90.95 hinges on the exclusion from more specific categories. Importers and exporters should thoroughly review the definitions of preceding subheadings within chapter 64 to ensure that the footwear in question truly falls into this "other, other, other" designation, considering factors such as intended use, overall construction, and absence of specific design elements tied to gender.