6404.11.89.90 - Other 🖩

This classification, HTS 6404.11.89.90, pertains to footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textile materials, specifically designated for sports or athletic activities, and priced at over $6.50 but not exceeding $12.00 per pair. It encompasses a broad range of athletic shoes and trainers that do not fit into more specific sub-classifications within the sports footwear category. The key defining characteristics are the combination of textile uppers, rubber or plastic outsoles, and the stipulated price range, along with their intended use in sports and exercise.

This category serves as a residual classification for sports footwear within the specified price bracket, distinguishing itself from its siblings, 6404.11.89.30 for men and 6404.11.89.60 for women. While the sibling categories are differentiated by gender, this "Other" category captures sports footwear that is either unisex, not distinctly categorized by gender, or for which gender-specific details are not the primary differentiating factor for classification. The shared criteria for all three are the material composition of the sole and upper, and the fact that they are sports footwear within the $6.50 to $12.00 per pair price range.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS database, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification hinges entirely on meeting the specific criteria of textile uppers, rubber or plastic outsoles, a sports footwear designation, and a value exceeding $6.50 but not exceeding $12.00 per pair, while not being specifically classified as men's or women's sports footwear at this level. Importers should carefully review the physical characteristics and intended use of their merchandise to ensure accurate classification.