6404.19.57.15 - House slippers

This HTS category specifically classifies house slippers. These are designed for indoor wear, prioritizing comfort and ease of use rather than protection for outdoor activities. The defining characteristic is an outer sole made of rubber or plastics, paired with an upper constructed from textile materials, excluding those derived from vegetable fibers.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings involves a careful examination of the textile upper material and the composition of the outer sole. While other categories within "Footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics: Other: Other: Valued not over $3/pair:" might also feature textile uppers, this specific classification is for those where the textile components of the outer sole, when in contact with the ground, do not meet the criteria outlined in additional U.S. note 5 for this chapter, nor are they composed of vegetable fibers.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subdivisions under HTS code 6404.19.57.15. Therefore, the focus for classification under this code is on the precise material composition of the upper and the outer sole, as well as the intended use as indoor house slippers, to ensure accurate differentiation from other closely related footwear classifications.