6102 - Women's or girls' overcoats, carcoats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including ski-jackets), windbreakers and similar articles, knitted or crocheted, other than those of heading 6104:

This HTS category, 6102, encompasses a range of outer garments for women and girls that are knitted or crocheted. The items included are broadly defined as overcoats, carcoats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including ski-jackets), windbreakers, and similar articles. The key defining characteristic for inclusion is their knitted or crocheted construction.

Category 6102 is distinct from its sibling categories within the HTS, which cover entirely different product groups, such as live animals (e.g., 0101 to 0105) or other chapters detailing non-textile goods. Within Chapter 61, it specifically addresses knitted or crocheted outerwear, differentiating it from other apparel items that might be woven or of different constructions. It is also important to note that this heading excludes similar articles classified under heading 6104, which pertains to women's or girls' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers and overalls, knitted or crocheted.

The subcategories within 6102 are primarily based on the material composition of the garments. This includes specific provisions for items made of wool or fine animal hair (6102.10), cotton (6102.20), man-made fibers (6102.30), and other textile materials (6102.90). This detailed breakdown allows for precise tariff classification based on the primary fiber content, which is a critical factor in customs duties and trade regulations.