6110.30.20.40 - Women's or girls' (659)

This HTS classification, 6110.30.20.40, specifically covers knitted or crocheted vests, other than sweater vests, that are designed for women or girls. These garments are made from man-made fibers and contain 30 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste. The key distinguishing factors are the intended wearer (women or girls) and the significant silk content, differentiating them from garments intended for men or boys, or those with different fiber compositions.

Unlike sweater vests, which are essentially knitted tops designed to resemble sweaters but may have openings for arms and no sleeves, the vests classified here are distinct articles of clothing. They are typically worn as an outer layer or over other garments for warmth or style, but do not possess the characteristics of a sweater in terms of overall construction or function. The inclusion of 30 percent or more silk is a critical material requirement for this specific classification.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. This means that any knitted or crocheted vest for women or girls, made of man-made fibers and containing at least 30% silk by weight, will fall directly into this classification. When determining classification, customs officials will verify the fiber content and the garment's construction to ensure it meets the specified criteria for silk percentage and is indeed a vest rather than a sweater vest or another type of knitted garment.