6404.19.61 - With uppers of textile material other than 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 classification, 6404.19.61, specifically designates footwear where the upper is constructed from textile materials, excluding vegetable fibers. The outer sole must also be made of textile materials, and this textile sole must constitute the largest surface area in contact with the ground. Crucially, this classification excludes footwear where the outer sole's textile material is considered under Additional U.S. Note 5 to Chapter 64, which often pertains to specific types of rubber or plastic constructions.

This category is distinct from its sibling, 6404.19.69, which covers "Other" footwear within the same broader grouping. The distinguishing factor lies in the specific composition and configuration of the outer sole. While both are textile-soled footwear with non-vegetable textile uppers, 6404.19.61 is narrowly defined by the textile nature of the largest ground-contacting surface and the exclusion from Additional U.S. Note 5.

The subcategories within 6404.19.61 further refine the classification based on the footwear's intended use. For instance, 6404.19.61.15 addresses house slippers, indicating a specific type of footwear designed for indoor, comfort use. The existence of a subsequent "Other" subdivision suggests further potential breakdowns within this category, likely based on additional characteristics or value points not explicitly detailed at this level.