6403.99.60 - For men, youths and boys

This HTS category, 6403.99.60, specifically classifies footwear for men, youths, and boys. The outer soles of these articles are made of rubber, plastics, leather, or composition leather, and the uppers are constructed from leather. This classification falls under the broader umbrella of "other footwear" within Chapter 64, indicating that these are not specialized types of footwear covered by more specific subheadings.

It is important to distinguish this category from its sibling, "For other persons." While both subheadings fall under the "Other" category at the same hierarchical level, 6403.99.60 is exclusively for male wearers, whereas "For other persons" would encompass footwear for women, girls, or unisex designs not otherwise specified. The primary defining factor for this node, therefore, is the intended wearer.

Within this specific classification, there are further subdivisions that help to refine the classification of these men's, youths', and boys' leather-uppered footwear. These subcategories include "House slippers," which are designed for indoor use and typically have softer construction and less durable soles, and "Work footwear," which is built for protection and durability in occupational settings. Finally, the "Other" subcategory accounts for any remaining types of men's, youths', or boys' footwear that do not fit the specific definitions of house slippers or work footwear.