6403.19.50 - Golf shoes

This HTS category, 6403.19.50, specifically classifies golf shoes that have outer soles constructed from rubber, plastics, leather, or composition leather, and uppers made of leather. These are designed for athletic use, fulfilling the requirements of sports footwear under Chapter 64. The defining characteristic here is the combination of leather uppers with specific outer sole materials, intended for the activity of golf.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 6403.19.70, which is classified as "Other," is crucial. While both fall under sports footwear with leather uppers, 6403.19.50 is reserved for golf shoes. The "Other" category serves as a residual classification for sports footwear with leather uppers that do not meet the specific criteria for golf shoes or other specialized sports footwear types that might be separately enumerated.

The subcategory, 6403.19.50.91, labeled "Other," further refines the classification by distinguishing within golf shoes based on the intended wearer. This allows for more granular tracking and potential tariff differentiation for men's, women's, or children's golf footwear if further breakdown is required by customs authorities. The primary purpose remains golf, but the gender or age designation dictates its placement within this specific subdivision.