6404.11.89 - Other

This HTS code, 6404.11.89, encompasses footwear designed for athletic or recreational activities, featuring outer soles primarily made of rubber or plastics and uppers constructed from textile materials. Specifically, it covers sports footwear such as tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, and training shoes that do not fall under more specific subheadings within the 6404.11.80 series. The key defining factor for this classification is the combination of textile uppers and rubber or plastic outer soles, intended for active use.

This category is distinguished from its siblings, 6404.11.81 and 6404.11.85, by the absence of specific requirements related to the material of the upper being vegetable fibers or other textile materials, and the absence of specific conditions regarding the composition of the outer sole's textile materials as described in additional U.S. note 5 to this chapter. Therefore, 6404.11.89 serves as a residual category for sports footwear with rubber or plastic outer soles and textile uppers that do not meet the precise criteria of its immediate predecessors.

Within this classification, further subdivisions are made based on gender and general utility. Subcategories exist for footwear designated for men (6404.11.89.30) and women (6404.11.89.60). An "Other" category (6404.11.89.90) captures any remaining sports footwear that does not specifically fit the male or female designations, ensuring comprehensive coverage for this diverse range of athletic and recreational footwear.