6404.19.30 - Other

This category encompasses footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textile materials, where the textile component constitutes the significant majority of the upper's weight. Specifically, it covers footwear that is not otherwise classified under more specific subheadings within 6404.19. This includes shoes, sandals, and other footwear types that do not rely on laces, buckles, or other traditional fasteners for securing them to the foot, such as slip-on styles. It also includes footwear with open toes or open heels, provided they do not possess a foxing or foxing-like band made entirely or almost entirely of rubber or plastics that overlaps the upper.

Distinction from its sibling, 6404.19.25, is crucial. While both fall under "Other" footwear with textile uppers and rubber/plastic soles, 6404.19.25 specifically addresses footwear with uppers made of vegetable fibers. This category, however, covers textile uppers that are not predominantly vegetable fibers, allowing for a broader range of synthetic and natural non-vegetable textile materials. The primary differentiator lies in the composition of the upper material.

The subcategories for this HTS code further refine the classification. "House slippers" are designated for indoor use, typically characterized by their comfort and ease of wear. The "Other" subcategory captures all remaining footwear that meets the primary criteria of this heading but does not qualify as a house slipper, offering a residual classification for diverse textile-upper footwear.