6404.19.89 - Other

This HTS classification, 6404.19.89, pertains to footwear featuring outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers constructed from textile materials. Specifically, this "Other" category encompasses footwear that does not meet the criteria for the more specific subheadings at the same level, namely those with uppers of vegetable fibers or other textile materials where the outer sole's textile component has the greatest surface area in contact with the ground as defined by additional U.S. note 5 to this chapter. Therefore, this category serves as a residual for textile-upper footwear with rubber or plastic soles that do not fall into those enumerated sibling categories.

The crucial distinction for this category lies in the absence of specific textile sole characteristics described in its siblings, 6404.19.82 and 6404.19.87. If the footwear’s outer sole is primarily rubber or plastic and its upper is textile, but it does not fit the detailed descriptions of those sibling categories, it will likely be classified here. The price point is also a defining factor, as this subheading is nested within categories for footwear valued over $6.50 but not over $12 per pair.

Within this category, further subdivision is made based on the intended wearer. The subcategories are 6404.19.89.30 for men's footwear, 6404.19.89.60 for women's footwear, and 6404.19.89.90 for all other footwear not specified as for men or women. This granular breakdown allows for precise statistical tracking and the application of specific trade policies or duties related to gender-specific apparel and footwear.