6404.11.85.60 - For women

This HTS category, 6404.11.85.60, specifically classifies sports footwear designed for women. These shoes are characterized by having outer soles made of rubber or plastics, and their uppers are constructed from textile materials. The classification extends to footwear intended for athletic activities such as tennis, basketball, gym training, and similar sports, where performance and comfort are key considerations.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings, 6404.11.85.30 covers equivalent sports footwear for men, while 6404.11.85.90 encompasses other sports footwear not specifically designated for men or women. Furthermore, this particular subcategory is further defined by its pricing and material composition. It applies to footwear valued over $6.50 but not exceeding $12 per pair. Crucially, the uppers must be made of textile materials other than vegetable fibers, and the outer soles must incorporate textile materials that constitute the greatest surface area in contact with the ground, excluding those already accounted for under additional U.S. note 5 of this chapter.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification is definitive for women's sports footwear meeting all the aforementioned criteria regarding materials, intended use, value, and specific sole construction. Importers should carefully verify all these elements to ensure accurate classification.