6404.19.57.30 - For men

This classification pertains to men's footwear that features outer soles made from rubber or plastics. The uppers of these shoes must be constructed from textile materials, specifically excluding vegetable fibers, and their outer soles must predominantly consist of textile materials in contact with the ground, provided these textile soles are not accounted for under Additional U.S. Note 5 to Chapter 64. The footwear's value must not exceed $3 per pair.

Distinguishing this subcategory from its siblings, 6404.19.57.60 specifically covers women's footwear fitting the same technical criteria regarding sole and upper construction and value. Category 6404.19.57.90, conversely, serves as a residual category for any other footwear that meets the broader requirements of its parent classifications but does not fall under the men's or women's specific designations, or other specialized exclusions.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification at this level is therefore definitive based on the precise combination of the described material composition, the gender designation of the intended wearer, the value threshold, and the specific criteria related to the textile composition of the outer sole. Importers must meticulously verify these attributes to ensure accurate classification.