6403.99.60.65 - With pigskin uppers 🖩

This classification, HTS Code 6403.99.60.65, specifically covers men's footwear where the outer sole is made of rubber, plastics, leather, or composition leather, and the upper is constructed from pigskin. These shoes fall under the broader category of "Other footwear" within the "Other" subheadings, indicating they do not fit into more precisely defined footwear types based on material composition or design. The defining characteristic here is the use of pigskin for the upper portion of the shoe.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 6403.99.60.75 "Other," is crucial. While the sibling represents a residual category for men's footwear with leather uppers and the specified sole types that don't fit elsewhere, HTS 6403.99.60.65 is exclusively for those where pigskin is the material of the upper. This specificity allows for accurate tracking and duty assessment based on the distinct properties and often different trade flows associated with pigskin footwear compared to other types of leather.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories under HTS 6403.99.60.65. Classification at this level is definitive, relying solely on the presence of pigskin uppers on men's footwear with the specified outer sole materials. Importers and exporters must ensure that the footwear's upper material is indeed pigskin to correctly utilize this code, differentiating it from footwear made with other types of leather or synthetic materials.