6404.19.77.30 - For men

This HTS classification covers men's footwear featuring outer soles made of rubber or plastics. The uppers of these shoes are constructed from textile materials, specifically excluding those derived from vegetable fibers. A key defining characteristic is that the outer sole, in its contact with the ground, must have a textile material that constitutes the greatest surface area, provided this textile component is not accounted for under U.S. additional note 5 for the chapter. These are generally casual or athletic-style shoes where the textile sole element is dominant.

This specific classification is distinguished from its sibling categories primarily by its intended wearer. While 6404.19.77.60 is designated for women's footwear under identical material and structural criteria, and 6404.19.77.90 is for all other footwear not specifically categorized, this sub-heading is exclusively for footwear designed for men. The commonality amongst these siblings lies in the combined use of rubber or plastic outer soles with textile uppers, and the specific conditions regarding the textile component of the sole.

As this classification represents a leaf node within the HTS database, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification decisions for footwear falling under this heading will focus on accurately verifying the men's intended use, the primary materials of the outer sole (rubber or plastic), the textile nature of the upper, and the specific conditions related to the textile surface area of the outer sole as detailed in the relevant U.S. additional notes.