6404.19.42 - 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 category, 6404.19.42, specifically classifies footwear characterized by uppers constructed from vegetable fibers. A key defining feature is that the outer soles, which comprise the greatest surface area in contact with the ground, are made of textile materials. Importantly, these textile outer soles are not considered under the provisions of additional U.S. note 5 to chapter 64, which often pertains to specific rubber or plastic components. The footwear must also meet the structural and construction criteria of its parent heading, indicating soles affixed exclusively with adhesive, with specific exclusions for foxing or overlapping sole designs.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, 6404.19.47, by the material of the upper. While both have textile outer soles, 6404.19.47 covers footwear with uppers made from textile materials *other than* vegetable fibers. The other sibling, 6404.19.49, represents a residual category for footwear that does not fit the more specific descriptions of the other subheadings within 6404.19.

The subcategories for 6404.19.42 are structured to further refine classification based on the intended wearer. These include distinctions for "For men," "For women," and "Other." This breakdown is crucial for statistical tracking and potentially for specific import regulations or duties that may apply based on the gender-specific design or intended use of the footwear.