6404.19.42.60 - For women

This HTS classification, 6404.19.42.60, specifically covers footwear designed for women. It falls under the broader category of footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textile materials. The key defining characteristics of footwear within this subcategory are the method of construction and material composition of the sole and upper. Specifically, these shoes have soles (or mid-soles, if present) made of rubber or plastics that are attached to the textile upper exclusively by adhesive. Furthermore, they exclude footwear with a foxing or foxing-like band that overlaps the upper, as well as footwear where the sole extends beyond the upper at areas other than the toe or heel. The outer sole of these shoes must also feature textile materials in its surface area that has the greatest contact with the ground, excluding any textile components considered under additional U.S. note 5.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, 6404.19.42.30, by the intended wearer. While both share the same construction and material specifications, 6404.19.42.30 is designated for footwear for men. The other sibling, 6404.19.42.90, serves as a residual category for any footwear meeting the primary construction and material criteria but not specifically designated for men or women, or for other distinguishing features not covered by this specific classification.

As a leaf node in the HTS structure, 6404.19.42.60 does not have further subcategories. Classification at this level requires careful adherence to the described construction methods, the precise materials of the sole and upper, and the exclusions related to the sole's interaction with the upper. Examples of footwear that would fall here include women's athletic shoes, casual sneakers, or sandals where the textile upper is bonded to a rubber or plastic sole using adhesive, and all other specified construction and material criteria are met.