6404.19.61.30 - For men

This classification, HTS 6404.19.61.30, specifically designates footwear for men. These are shoes where the outer sole is constructed from rubber or plastics, and the upper is made from textile materials other than vegetable fibers. Crucially, the outer sole is characterized by having textile materials that comprise the greatest surface area in contact with the ground, excluding those accounted for under additional U.S. note 5 of this chapter. The construction method specifies that soles (and any mid-soles) are affixed to the upper exclusively with adhesive. Furthermore, this category excludes footwear with a foxing or foxing-like band overlapping the upper, and footwear where soles overlap the upper other than at the toe or heel.

To differentiate this category from its siblings, it's important to note that 6404.19.61.60 covers similar footwear but specifically for women, while 6404.19.61.90 encompasses "other" footwear that does not meet the specific criteria for men's or women's footwear within this sub-heading. The defining characteristic here is the intended gender of the wearer, aligning with the specific "For men" description.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Classification at this level is final based on the combination of materials, construction, and intended gender for use. Therefore, careful examination of the footwear's physical attributes against the detailed technical descriptions of the sole construction, upper material, and absence of specific overlapping sole features is paramount for accurate classification.