6204.29.40.16 - Containing 70 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste (735)

This HTS classification, 6204.29.40.16, specifically covers women's or girls' ensembles that are not knitted or crocheted, and are composed of 70 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste. Ensembles are sets of garments that are designed to be worn together and typically consist of two or three matching or coordinating pieces. Examples include a jacket and skirt combination, or a jacket, blouse, and trousers. The defining characteristic for this subcategory is the predominant use of silk, making it distinct from ensembles made from other textile materials.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, 6204.29.40.18, by its stringent silk content requirement. While both fall under "Other" ensembles of "Other textile materials" and "Of silk," the .16 subcategory is exclusively for those with a high silk proportion (70% or more). The .18 subcategory would cover silk ensembles that do not meet this specific percentage threshold or other silk ensembles that are not explicitly defined by material composition at this granular level.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification at this level relies on the direct application of the material composition rule. Importers and exporters must verify the weight percentage of silk or silk waste within the ensemble to ensure accurate classification and compliance with customs regulations.