6403.99.20 - Footwear made on a base or platform of wood

This category encompasses footwear specifically designed with an outer sole made from rubber, plastics, leather, or composition leather, and where the upper portion is constructed from leather. The defining characteristic of this sub-classification is the base or platform of wood on which the footwear is built. This includes a wide array of styles where the sole component, in contact with the ground, is not the primary functional sole but rather a foundational wooden element supporting the wearer.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling "Other:" at the same level is crucial. While the sibling may cover various other types of footwear not fitting the preceding specific criteria, this node is exclusively for those footwear items where a wooden base or platform is an integral and visible part of their construction, serving as the primary support structure underneath the wearer's foot. The materials of the outer sole and upper are specified to further refine this distinct classification.

Within this classification, further subdivisions are provided to categorize these wooden-soled footwear items based on their intended user. The subcategories "For men" (6403.99.20.30), "For women" (6403.99.20.60), and "Other" (6403.99.20.90) allow for a more granular breakdown, facilitating accurate statistical reporting and adherence to specific trade regulations that may apply differently based on gender-specific footwear.