6404.20.20 - Valued not over $2.50/pair

This HTS category, 6404.20.20, specifically classifies footwear where the outer sole is constructed from leather or composition leather, and the upper is made from textile materials. Crucially, for inclusion in this subcategory, the footwear must not exceed 50 percent by weight of rubber or plastics combined with textile materials, and must contain at least 10 percent by weight of rubber or plastics. The defining characteristic of this particular classification is its valuation, covering pairs of such footwear valued at not over $2.50 per pair.

This classification is distinct from its sibling category, 6404.20.40, which covers identical types of footwear (leather/composition leather outer soles, textile uppers, and the specified weight proportions of rubber/plastics) but is reserved for pairs valued at over $2.50. Therefore, the primary differentiator between these two sibling categories is the monetary value of the footwear per pair.

Within this valuation bracket (not over $2.50/pair), further subdivisions exist to categorize the footwear based on its intended wearer. These subcategories are 6404.20.20.30 for men's footwear, 6404.20.20.60 for women's footwear, and 6404.20.20.90 for "Other" categories, which would encompass children's footwear or footwear not specifically identifiable as men's or women's. This breakdown facilitates more granular tracking and reporting of imported goods.