6404.19.36.60 - For women

This HTS classification covers footwear designed for women, specifically those with outer soles made of rubber or plastics and uppers constructed from textile materials. The footwear must also feature uppers composed of vegetable fibers. A key defining characteristic of this category is that the outer sole's material with the greatest surface area in contact with the ground is textile, provided this textile material is not otherwise accounted for under the terms of additional U.S. note 5 to this chapter.

This classification is distinguished from its sibling categories by its specific designation for women. The sibling category 6404.19.36.30 is reserved for men's footwear meeting the same material and construction criteria, while 6404.19.36.90 is a residual category for other classifications not specifically defined. The footwear within this specific node is further refined by exclusions found in prior subheadings, such as footwear with open toes or heels, slip-on types, and those with specific rubber or plastic foxing bands.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification within 6404.19.36.60 relies on a thorough assessment of the footwear's construction, particularly the materials of the sole and upper, and ensuring it aligns with the specific criteria for vegetable fiber uppers and textile-soled footwear not addressed by additional U.S. note 5. Examples might include certain types of espadrilles or canvas shoes with rope-like sole elements where the textile component constitutes the largest surface area of the sole.