6404.19.49 - Other

This HTS category, 6404.19.49, encompasses footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textile materials, where the outer sole is affixed to the upper exclusively with an adhesive. This specific construction excludes footwear with a foxing or foxing-like band that overlaps the upper, as well as footwear where the sole overlaps the upper at locations other than the toe or heel. The primary material composition of the upper, along with the method of sole attachment and specific sole/upper overlap characteristics, are key determinants for classification within this group.

Within its level, this category is distinguished from its siblings by the absence of specific textile materials in the outer sole that are considered under U.S. Note 5 of Chapter 64. While siblings 6404.19.42 and 6404.19.47 specifically address footwear with outer soles incorporating textile materials of a certain nature, 6404.19.49 focuses on a broader range of textile uppers where the sole's construction method is the primary differentiating factor at this stage.

This category is further subdivided to account for the intended wearer. The subcategories 6404.19.49.30 for men, 6404.19.49.60 for women, and 6404.19.49.90 for other (which may include children's footwear or footwear not specifically designated for men or women) allow for a more granular classification based on gender or age group, which is often relevant for trade statistics and duties.