6404.11.69.30 - For men

This HTS classification covers specific types of men's sports footwear. The defining characteristic of footwear within this category is the construction of the sole and upper. Specifically, it applies to shoes where the outer sole, and any mid-sole, are made of rubber or plastics and are affixed to the textile upper exclusively through adhesive bonding. This excludes footwear that incorporates a foxing or foxing-like band applied or molded at the sole and overlapping the upper, as well as footwear where the sole overlaps the upper at points other than the toe or heel.

The primary distinction for this specific sub-classification, 6404.11.69.30, lies in its designation for men's footwear. It is differentiated from its sibling categories, 6404.11.69.60 which is for women's footwear, and 6404.11.69.90 which encompasses "other" types of footwear that do not meet the criteria for men's or women's. Therefore, a customs professional must first confirm the intended user (men's) and then verify the sole attachment method and sole overlap characteristics to accurately classify footwear under this code.

As this classification represents a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. The classification is complete at this level, requiring a precise determination of the footwear's intended gender use and adherence to the specific sole construction and attachment criteria outlined. Examples of footwear that would fall under this classification include certain athletic shoes designed for activities like running, training, or casual sports, provided they meet all the material and construction requirements.