6403.19 - Other:

This HTS category, 6403.19, encompasses sports footwear where the outer sole is constructed from rubber, plastics, leather, or composition leather, and importantly, the upper material is made of leather. It broadly covers athletic shoes and boots designed for various sporting activities that do not fall into more specific classifications. The defining characteristic is the combination of a leather upper with an outer sole made of the specified materials, intended for recreational or competitive athletic use.

This classification is distinguished from its sibling, 6403.12, which specifically covers ski-boots, cross-country ski footwear, and snowboard boots. While both fall under the umbrella of sports footwear with leather uppers and specific sole materials, 6403.19 serves as a residual category for all other types of sports footwear meeting the material criteria, excluding the highly specialized snow sport boots. Therefore, any sports footwear with a leather upper and a rubber, plastic, leather, or composition leather sole, which isn't a ski or snowboard boot, would likely be classified here.

The subcategories within 6403.19 further refine the classification based on the intended wearer. These divisions allow for more granular tracking and statistical analysis of trade flows. The distinction between "For men, youths and boys" and "For other persons" (which would include women, girls, and infants) is a standard practice within the HTS for apparel and footwear, facilitating more precise reporting and duty assessment.