6404.11.41 - With uppers of vegetable fibers and having outer soles with textile materials having the greatest surface area in contact with the ground, but not taken into account under the terms of additional U.S. note 5 to this chapter

This HTS classification, 6404.11.41, specifically covers footwear designed for athletic or recreational activities, commonly referred to as sports footwear. These items feature uppers constructed from vegetable fibers and possess outer soles made of textile materials that constitute the greatest surface area in contact with the ground. Crucially, this classification excludes footwear where the textile outer sole is accounted for under the terms of additional U.S. note 5 to chapter 64, suggesting specific structural or construction considerations that would reclassify the item elsewhere.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, 6404.11.49, by the specific material composition of the outer sole. While both fall under sports footwear with textile outer soles, 6404.11.41 is designated for those where the textile component is the predominant ground-contacting surface. The parent category, 6404.11, broadly encompasses sports footwear with textile uppers and outer soles of rubber or plastics, but this sub-classification drills down into the specific material of the *outer sole* itself when it's textile.

The subcategories under 6404.11.41 further refine the classification based on the intended wearer. These include specific provisions for footwear designated "For men" (6404.11.41.30), "For women" (6404.11.41.60), and a residual "Other" category (6404.11.41.90) for footwear not specifically designated for men or women, or for children. This granular breakdown allows for precise statistical tracking and duty assessment based on gender-specific product lines.