6403.99.40.80 - For women

This HTS category, 6403.99.40.80, specifically classifies footwear designed for women. It falls under the broader heading of footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather, and uppers of leather. The "Other" designations at multiple levels indicate that these items do not fit into more specific subcategories within Chapter 64, such as athletic footwear or specialized protective footwear. Therefore, this classification serves as a residual category for women's leather footwear that isn't otherwise detailed.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, "For men," is straightforward: the primary distinguishing factor is the intended wearer. While both categories share the same material composition and construction principles for their outer soles and uppers, this classification is exclusively for footwear manufactured and marketed for women. The sibling "Other" category likely encompasses footwear for men that also falls under the "other" umbrella within the broader classification structure.

As this classification represents a leaf node in the HTS database, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the focus for classification within 6403.99.40.80 is on ensuring that the footwear meets the material requirements of leather uppers and non-leather (rubber, plastics, composition leather) outer soles, is not specifically designed for athletic or other specialized purposes, and is intended for female wearers. Examples might include women's casual leather loafers, dress shoes, or boots that do not possess unique features warranting classification elsewhere.