6404.11.90.40 - Ski boots, cross country ski footwear and snowboard boots

This HTS classification covers specific types of athletic footwear designed for winter sports: ski boots, cross-country ski footwear, and snowboard boots. These items are characterized by their robust construction intended to provide support and protection during strenuous activities on snow or ice. The outer soles are made of rubber or plastics, and the uppers are constructed from textile materials, aligning with the broader definitions of sports footwear.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 6404.11.90.50, is the value threshold. This specific classification applies only to footwear valued at over $12 per pair. The sibling category would encompass similar winter sports boots valued at $12 per pair or less. The gender specification, "for women," further refines the scope, indicating these boots are designed with women's foot anatomy and sizing in mind.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the focus for classification within this code remains on ensuring the footwear meets all the preceding criteria: being ski boots, cross-country ski footwear, or snowboard boots, with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textile materials, specifically designed for women, and valued at over $12 per pair.