6404.19.30.15 - Covering the ankle

This HTS classification, 6404.19.30.15, specifically covers house slippers that feature uppers of textile materials and outer soles of rubber or plastics. To fall under this subheading, the footwear must be designed primarily for indoor use as slippers. Crucially, these slippers are characterized by having less than 10 percent by weight of rubber or plastics. This distinction is important to differentiate them from other types of footwear that may have a higher proportion of these materials in their construction.

The key differentiator for this specific subheading lies in its purpose and material composition. While it shares the broader classification of footwear with textile uppers and rubber/plastic soles with its sibling category 6404.19.30.20 ("Other"), this subheading is narrowly defined for domestic footwear. The sibling category would encompass any other textile-upper, rubber/plastic-soled footwear that does not meet the specific criteria for house slippers outlined here, such as certain types of casual shoes or sandals not intended for house slipper use.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification decisions at this level are finalized based on the detailed definitions and material weight percentages. Therefore, the correct classification hinges on confirming the item's identity as a house slipper and verifying that its rubber or plastic content by weight does not exceed 10 percent.