6404.19.36 - With uppers of vegetable fibers and having outer soles with textile materials having the greatest surface area in contact with the ground, but not taken into account under the terms of additional U.S. note 5 to this chapter

This HTS classification, 6404.19.36, specifically covers footwear characterized by uppers constructed from vegetable fibers. A key defining feature is that the outer soles of these footwear items are made from textile materials, and these textile materials constitute the largest surface area in direct contact with the ground. It is important to note that the textile sole is not considered under the specific provisions of additional U.S. note 5 to Chapter 64, which provides further detail on the composition of shoe soles.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, 6404.19.37, primarily by the material of the upper. While this category mandates uppers of vegetable fibers, 6404.19.37 applies to footwear with uppers made from other textile materials, not derived from plants. The other sibling, 6404.19.39, serves as a residual category for footwear meeting the broad criteria of the parent but not fitting into the more specific subheadings.

Within this classification, further distinctions are made based on the intended user. The subcategories 6404.19.36.30, 6404.19.36.60, and 6404.19.36.90 are provided to segregate footwear "for men," "for women," and "other," respectively. This granular division allows for more precise statistical tracking and potential tariff application based on gender-specific footwear design or sizing.