6202.90 - Of other textile materials:

Category 6202.90 encompasses women's or girls' overcoats, carcoats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including ski jackets), windbreakers, and similar outerwear articles that are not knitted or crocheted and are fabricated from textile materials other than wool, fine animal hair, cotton, or man-made fibers. This category serves as a residual for outerwear where the primary textile component falls outside the scope of the more specific material-based headings within 6202.

Distinguishing 6202.90 from its siblings is crucial for accurate classification. While 6202.20 specifically covers articles of wool or fine animal hair, and 6202.30 applies to those made of cotton, and 6202.40 is for man-made fibers, 6202.90 is designated for all other textile compositions. Therefore, if an article's primary textile component is, for example, silk, or a blend where no single fiber type dominates to meet the criteria of the other headings, it would likely fall under this residual category.

The subcategories within 6202.90 further refine classification based on the garment's design and intended use. The first subdivision captures more traditional outerwear such as overcoats, carcoats, capes, and cloaks, generally characterized by their length and protective qualities. The second subdivision covers more casual or sport-oriented items like anoraks, ski jackets, and windbreakers, which are often lighter and designed for protection against wind and light precipitation.