6404.11.85.90 - Other

This HTS classification, 6404.11.85.90, encompasses "Other" footwear that meets specific material and value criteria. These are sports-type footwear, including athletic shoes, tennis shoes, basketball shoes, and general training shoes. Crucially, they must possess an outer sole made of rubber or plastics, and their uppers must be constructed from textile materials. The footwear is further defined by a specific price point, being valued at over $6.50 but not exceeding $12 per pair. A key distinguishing feature is that the textile material of the outer sole must constitute the greatest surface area in contact with the ground, while also not falling under the specific exclusions noted in additional U.S. note 5 to Chapter 64.

This category serves as a residual for sports footwear within the specified value range and material composition that does not fall into more precisely defined subcategories at the 8-digit level. While sibling categories 6404.11.85.30 and 6404.11.85.60 differentiate based on gender (for men and for women, respectively), this "Other" category captures similar footwear where a gender designation may not be applicable or is otherwise not the primary distinguishing factor. The focus here remains on the technical construction and value as the defining elements.

As this node is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, precise classification under 6404.11.85.90 relies entirely on meeting all the preceding criteria: being sports footwear with rubber or plastic outer soles, textile uppers, falling within the specified price range, and possessing an outer sole with textile material having the greatest surface area in contact with the ground, excluding items covered by additional U.S. note 5. Classification professionals should meticulously verify these characteristics when applying this code.