6404.11.75 - With uppers of textile materials other than 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, 6404.11.75, specifically covers athletic footwear designed for sports and training activities, such as tennis, basketball, and general gym use. The defining characteristics are footwear with outer soles made of rubber or plastics, and uppers constructed from textile materials, excluding vegetable fibers. Crucially, the textile material on the outer sole must constitute the largest surface area in contact with the ground, with specific exclusions noted under additional U.S. note 5 to this chapter, which should be consulted for definitive guidance.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, 6404.11.71, by the material of its upper. While both share the requirement of textile uppers and textile soles with the greatest ground contact area, 6404.11.71 is reserved for footwear with uppers made from vegetable fibers, whereas this classification, 6404.11.75, is for uppers made from *other* textile materials. The sibling category 6404.11.79 would encompass any remaining items within the broader "Other" sports footwear group not falling into the more specific sub-classifications.

Within this category, further subdivisions exist to refine classification based on the intended user. The subcategories are: "For men" (6404.11.75.30), "For women" (6404.11.75.60), and "Other" (6404.11.75.90) for unisex or children's footwear. This segmentation allows for more precise tracking and reporting based on gender-specific designs and sizing within the athletic footwear segment.