6404.19.25.15 - Covering the ankle

This HTS subheading specifically classifies house slippers that have outer soles made of rubber or plastics, and uppers constructed from textile materials. Crucially, these slippers must have less than 10 percent of their weight composed of rubber or plastics, and their uppers must be derived from vegetable fibers. The defining characteristic of footwear within this group is its intended use as indoor footwear, commonly referred to as slippers.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 6404.19.25.20 (Other), is the explicit designation of "House slippers." While both share the same material composition criteria (textile uppers, rubber/plastic soles with low rubber/plastic content, and vegetable fiber uppers), this subheading is reserved for articles specifically designed and recognized for domestic wear. The "Other" sibling would encompass textile footwear that meets the material requirements but is not designated as house slippers, such as certain casual indoor shoes or specialized textile footwear not fitting the house slipper definition.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification, there are no further subcategories. Classification at this level is definitive based on the established criteria: the material composition of the sole and upper, the weight percentage of rubber or plastics, the nature of the upper material (vegetable fibers), and the intended use as house slippers. If an article meets all these specific conditions, it falls under 6404.19.25.15.