6404.19.30.20 - Other

This HTS classification, 6404.19.30.20, specifically covers house slippers with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textile materials. These are further defined as footwear with open toes or heels, or of the slip-on type without laces, buckles, or other fasteners. Crucially, this category excludes footwear with a foxing or foxing-like band predominantly made of rubber or plastics that overlaps the upper, and also excludes footwear where rubber or plastics constitute 10 percent or more of the weight.

The distinguishing feature of this classification, when compared to its sibling category 6404.19.30.15 ("Covering the ankle"), lies in the height of the footwear. While both are textile-upper, rubber/plastic-soled house slippers falling under the broader "other" category, this specific classification does not extend to cover the ankle. It is intended for footwear designed for indoor wear that provides minimal coverage above the foot.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS database, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification decisions within this specific code rely on a meticulous assessment of the aforementioned physical characteristics, material composition, and intended use as house slippers, ensuring they meet all the exclusionary criteria from more general or specific subdivisions within Chapter 64.