6112.49.00 - Of other textile materials

This HTS category, 6112.49.00, encompasses women's or girls' swimwear, knitted or crocheted, that are not made from synthetic fibers. This includes swimsuits, bikinis, tankinis, one-piece bathing suits, and other similar garments designed for aquatic activities, where the primary textile material is neither synthetic nor cotton.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 6112.41.00 (Of synthetic fibers), hinges on the material composition. While 6112.41.00 exclusively covers swimwear made from synthetic fibers like polyester, nylon, or spandex, this category is for swimwear constructed from natural fibers (other than cotton), man-made fibers (regenerated cellulose, etc.), or blends thereof, where synthetic fibers are not the predominant component. The knitted or crocheted construction is a unifying characteristic across this entire swimwear classification.

The subcategories within 6112.49.00 further refine the classification based on specific material types. For instance, 6112.49.00.10 specifically identifies swimwear made of cotton. The residual "Other" category at this level captures any remaining swimwear that falls under the broader scope of "Of other textile materials" and does not meet the criteria for cotton or other specifically delineated subdivisions.