6404.19.82.30 - For men

This HTS category, 6404.19.82.30, specifically classifies men's footwear that features an outer sole composed of rubber or plastics. The upper material must be made of textile materials, and crucially, the footwear falls under a specific condition where the outer sole's textile material in contact with the ground is not considered under additional U.S. note 5 of this chapter. The primary determining factor for inclusion here is the intended wearer being male.

This classification is distinguished from its sibling categories by its specific designation for "men." The sibling category 6404.19.82.60 covers identical footwear constructions but is designated for "women." The sibling category 6404.19.82.90 serves as a residual category for other footwear not falling into the "men" or "women" designations within this price bracket and construction.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification hinges on a precise adherence to the physical characteristics described: men's footwear, rubber or plastic outer soles, textile uppers, the specified value range of over $6.50 but not over $12 per pair, and the condition regarding the textile component of the outer sole. Examples of such footwear could include casual sneakers, athletic shoes, or sandals designed for men, meeting all these material and value criteria.