6203.23.00 - Of synthetic fibers

This HTS category, 6203.23.00, specifically classifies men's or boys' ensembles that are not knitted or crocheted and are composed predominantly of synthetic fibers. An ensemble, in this context, refers to a set of garments intended to be worn together, typically comprising at least two distinct articles of clothing. Examples include matching jackets and trousers, or a jacket, vest, and trousers. The defining characteristic for this classification is that the primary textile material by weight must be synthetic fibers.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings is crucial for accurate classification. HTS 6203.22 covers similar ensembles but specifically when they are made of cotton. Therefore, if an ensemble is primarily cotton, it would fall under the cotton subheading and not this synthetic fiber category. Similarly, HTS 6203.29 encompasses ensembles made from "other textile materials," which would include natural fibers other than cotton (such as wool, silk, or linen) or man-made fibers that are not classified as synthetic (like regenerated cellulose fibers).

Within HTS 6203.23.00, further distinctions are made to refine the classification of these synthetic fiber ensembles. The subcategories differentiate based on the presence of wool or fine animal hair. One path leads to classifications for ensembles containing 36 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair, indicating a blend where these animal fibers are a significant component. The "Other" path applies to ensembles that do not meet this specific threshold for wool or fine animal hair, thus covering purely synthetic ensembles or those with synthetic fibers as the predominant material alongside other fibers that do not meet the 36% wool/fine animal hair criterion.