6404.19.87.30 - For men

This HTS classification category specifically covers footwear designed for men, featuring outer soles made of rubber or plastics. The uppers of these shoes are constructed from textile materials, excluding those derived from vegetable fibers. A key defining characteristic is that the outer sole's textile component, when it has the greatest surface area in contact with the ground, is not subject to the specific considerations outlined in Additional U.S. Note 5 to Chapter 64. The shoes are also characterized by their value, falling within the range of over $6.50 but not exceeding $12 per pair.

This category is distinct from its siblings, 6404.19.87.60 (For women) and 6404.19.87.90 (Other). The primary distinguishing factor is the intended gender of the wearer, with this specific code being reserved for men's footwear. The "Other" sibling category would encompass any footwear that does not fit the specific criteria of being for men or women within this value and material framework.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories under 6404.19.87.30. Therefore, classification at this level is final for footwear meeting all the preceding criteria: men's, with rubber or plastic outer soles and textile uppers (not of vegetable fibers), where the outer sole's textile component is not addressed by Additional U.S. Note 5, and valued between $6.50 and $12 per pair.