6201.40.15 - Containing 36 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair

This HTS category, 6201.40.15, specifically classifies men's and boys' outer garments that are designed for warmth and protection from the elements, such as overcoats, carcoats, capes, cloaks, anoraks, ski jackets, windbreakers, and similar articles. The defining characteristic for classification within this heading is that the garment must contain 36 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair, distinguishing it from other outer apparel in Chapter 62 that may be made from different fiber compositions.

This particular subcategory, 6201.40.15, differentiates itself from its sibling, 6201.40.20 ("Other"), by its precise material content. While 6201.40.20 would encompass similar garment types not meeting the specific wool or fine animal hair percentage, 6201.40.15 is exclusively for those garments where wool or fine animal hair forms the predominant fiber component by weight. This ensures that garments with a high wool content are correctly identified and subject to appropriate tariff treatments.

The subcategories, 6201.40.15.10 for "Men's" and 6201.40.15.20 for "Boys'," further refine the classification based on the intended wearer. This distinction is crucial for accurate record-keeping and trade statistics, ensuring that garments are appropriately categorized according to gender and age group, as well as their material composition and functional type.