6404.11.20.30 - For men

This HTS subcategory, 6404.11.20.30, specifically designates footwear intended for men, designed for athletic or sporting activities. These items feature outer soles composed of rubber or plastics and uppers constructed from textile materials. A key defining characteristic within this classification is that more than 50 percent of the external surface area of the upper, including any leather accessories or reinforcements as outlined in Chapter 64's note 4(a), must be made of leather. This distinction is crucial for accurate classification and duty assessment.

This category is differentiated from its siblings primarily by the intended user. While 6404.11.20.60 covers similar sports footwear for women, and 6404.11.20.71 encompasses "other" footwear that doesn't meet the specific material and gender criteria, this subcategory is exclusively for men's sports shoes. The material composition requirement of over 50 percent leather on the upper's external surface area also serves to differentiate it from other categories within the broader sports footwear group.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS database, there are no further subdivisions. Therefore, classification at this level relies entirely on meeting the specific criteria of textile uppers with rubber or plastic soles, designed for sports, with the upper's external surface area predominantly (over 50%) composed of leather, and being intended for men. Examples include men's leather-accented athletic trainers, gym shoes, or tennis shoes where the leather constitutes the majority of the visible upper material.