6404.19.25.30 - For men

This classification covers men's footwear where the outer sole is constructed from rubber or plastics, and the upper is made from textile materials. Crucially, these shoes feature an open toe or open heel design, or they are of the slip-on type, meaning they are held to the foot without the use of laces, buckles, or other fasteners. This category specifically excludes footwear with a foxing or foxing-like band that is entirely or almost entirely made of rubber or plastics and is applied or molded to the sole, extending over the upper. Furthermore, it is restricted to footwear where less than 10 percent of the total weight is attributable to rubber or plastics, and the uppers are composed of vegetable fibers.

The primary distinction of this subcategory (6404.19.25.30) lies in its designation "For men." This differentiates it from the sibling category 6404.19.25.60, which is designated "For women," and 6404.19.25.90, which encompasses "Other" footwear meeting these material and construction criteria but not specifically for men or women. The emphasis on "For men" signifies that the design, sizing, and intended wear are specific to male consumers.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subdivisions. Therefore, the classification ends here, with the specific characteristics of material composition (textile uppers, rubber/plastic soles, vegetable fiber uppers, less than 10% rubber/plastic weight), construction (open toe/heel or slip-on, no foxing band), and intended wearer (men) defining the scope of this category.