6202.40 - Of man-made fibers:
Sub-classifications
Overview
This HTS category, 6202.40, specifically covers women's or girls' outerwear such as overcoats, carcoats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including ski jackets), windbreakers, and similar articles, when these garments are constructed from man-made fibers. This includes padded and sleeveless jackets that fall under the broad definition of similar articles. The key defining characteristic for inclusion in this code is the primary textile material: man-made fibers.
Distinguishing 6202.40 from its siblings is crucial for accurate classification. While all fall under heading 6202 for women's or girls' outerwear, the material composition differentiates them. Category 6202.20 pertains to garments made of wool or fine animal hair, 6202.30 covers those made of cotton, and 6202.90 encompasses articles made from other textile materials. Therefore, the presence of synthetic or artificial fibers is the sole determinant for classification under 6202.40.
Within this category, further subdivisions exist to refine the classification based on the specific type of outerwear. These subcategories distinguish between longer, coat-like garments such as overcoats, carcoats, capes, cloaks, and similar coats, and shorter, more casual or functional items like anoraks (including ski jackets), windbreakers, and similar articles. This allows for greater specificity in tracking and reporting these diverse types of apparel made from man-made fibers.