6404.19.72.60 - For women

This HTS category, 6404.19.72.60, specifically designates footwear for women that falls within the broader classification of footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textile materials. These shoes are characterized by their outer soles being constructed from rubber or plastic. The uppers are made from textile materials, which can encompass a wide array of fabrics. Further refinement within this category is based on specific material composition and construction details of the upper and outer sole, particularly concerning vegetable fibers and the primary textile material in contact with the ground, as stipulated by relevant additional U.S. notes.

Distinguishing this subcategory from its siblings, 6404.19.72.30 and 6404.19.72.90, is critical for accurate classification. While 6404.19.72.30 covers similar footwear designed for men, and 6404.19.72.90 serves as a residual category for "other" footwear that doesn't meet the specific criteria of the "for women" or "for men" designations, this node exclusively applies to women's footwear. The distinction relies solely on the intended gender of the wearer, assuming all other material and construction requirements of the parent categories are met.

As a leaf node within the HTS, this classification does not have further subcategories. Therefore, the focus for accurate classification under 6404.19.72.60 is on meticulously verifying that the footwear is indeed intended for women, possesses outer soles of rubber or plastics, and its uppers are of textile materials, particularly those with the specific characteristics relating to vegetable fibers and the greatest surface area of the outer sole in contact with the ground, while also confirming it falls within the specified value range of over $3 but not over $6.50 per pair.