6202.40.35.20 - Other (659)

This HTS category, HTS 6202.40.35.20, specifically covers "Other" padded, sleeveless jackets within the broader classification of recreational performance outerwear for women or girls. This designation captures padded, sleeveless jackets that do not fit into more narrowly defined subcategories. These are typically designed for athletic or outdoor activities, featuring insulation for warmth without the presence of sleeves.

It is important to distinguish this category from its sibling, 6202.40.35.10, which covers padded, sleeveless jackets "With attachments for sleeves." This distinction is crucial: the sibling category is for items where sleeves are intended to be attached (e.g., via zippers or snaps), while the current category encompasses padded, sleeveless jackets that are inherently designed to remain sleeveless.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification within HTS 6202.40.35.20 relies on a comprehensive analysis of the garment's construction, intended use as recreational performance outerwear, and the absence of sleeves or features for sleeve attachment, while also confirming it is not classified elsewhere under headings 6202 or 6204. Examples may include insulated vests for skiing, snowboarding, hiking, or other cold-weather athletic pursuits.