6404.19.25 - With uppers of vegetable fibers

This HTS category, 6404.19.25, specifically covers footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics, and textile uppers, where the textile material comprises the majority of the upper's weight. These are not primarily characterized by open toes or heels, nor are they simple slip-on styles secured without fasteners, with exceptions for specific footwear already classified under 6404.19.20 and those with rubber or plastic foxing bands.

This classification is distinguished from its sibling, 6404.19.30 "Other," by a critical material composition criterion. While both fall under the broader "Other" footwear with rubber or plastic outer soles and textile uppers, 6404.19.25 focuses on those where the textile component of the upper is dominant (less than 10 percent by weight of rubber or plastics). This emphasis on the proportion of rubber or plastics in the upper is the primary differentiator at this level.

Within this category, further distinctions are made to refine classification. The subcategories delineate between "House slippers," indicating footwear primarily designed for indoor use and comfort, and "Other," which encompasses a broader range of footwear meeting the primary criteria but not specifically falling into the house slipper classification. This allows for a more precise categorization based on the intended use and design of the footwear.