6204.21.00 - Of wool or fine animal hair

This HTS category, 6204.21.00, specifically classifies women's or girls' ensembles that are made of wool or fine animal hair. Ensembles, as defined by the parent heading, consist of coordinating garments typically intended to be worn together. The defining characteristic for this subcategory is the primary textile material; therefore, only ensembles composed predominantly of wool (such as merino, cashmere, lamb's wool) or fine animal hair (like mohair, alpaca, angora) will fall under this classification.

This distinction is crucial when differentiating from sibling categories. For instance, ensembles made of cotton would be classified under 6204.22, while those made of synthetic fibers would fall under 6204.23.00. Similarly, ensembles made from other textile materials not specified in those categories would be found under 6204.29. The selection of 6204.21.00 is therefore directly dependent on the material composition of the ensemble.

Within this classification, further subdivisions exist to specify the type of garments that constitute the ensemble. These subcategories, such as 6204.21.00.10 for jackets and blazers, 6204.21.00.30 for skirts, 6204.21.00.40 for trousers, and 6204.21.00.60 for blouses and shirts, provide a more granular breakdown. This allows for precise identification and potential variations in duty rates or trade statistics based on the specific components of the ensemble, with 6204.21.00.70 serving as a catch-all for other combinations not specifically listed.