6405.20.90.80 - Other

This HTS category, 6405.20.90.80, serves as a residual classification for footwear not specifically enumerated in preceding subheadings, where the uppers are made of textile materials. It encompasses a broad range of footwear types that do not fall into more specific categories based on material, construction, or intended use, provided they are not exclusively comprised of rubber or plastics. Examples could include specialized work boots with textile uppers and non-rubber soles, or casual footwear designed for a specific niche not covered elsewhere.

Crucially, this "Other" category is distinguished from its siblings by its lack of specific demographic or functional targeting. Unlike the sibling categories 6405.20.90.30 (for men), 6405.20.90.60 (for women), and 6405.20.90.70 (for infants as defined in statistical notes), this subheading does not differentiate based on the intended wearer's gender or age. Therefore, footwear classified here is not primarily defined by its suitability for a particular sex or age group.

As a leaf node, 6405.20.90.80 has no further subdivisions. Classification into this subheading requires a thorough examination to ensure that the footwear's textile uppers and overall construction do not meet the criteria for any more specific HTS code within Chapter 64. This emphasizes the need to exhaust all other more descriptive classifications before resorting to this general category.