6210.30.90.30 - Having a fiber content of 70 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste (735) 🖩

This HTS category, 6210.30.90.30, specifically classifies other garments, not knitted or crocheted, that are of the type described in heading 6202, and are classified under subheading 6210.30.90. The defining characteristic of this particular sub-subheading is that the garments must have a fiber content of 70 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste. These items are distinct from other categories within Chapter 62 that may cover similar apparel but are made from different primary materials or have a different intended use.

Distinguishing this classification from its sibling, 6210.30.90.39 ("Other"), is crucial. While both fall under the broader "Other" classifications for recreational performance outerwear, the 0.30 suffix mandates a specific fiber composition. Therefore, garments meeting the 70% silk or silk waste criteria will be classified here, whereas other recreational performance outerwear, irrespective of their silk content (provided it's below the 70% threshold or made from other specified fibers), would be directed to the 0.39 suffix. This ensures accurate duty assessment based on the predominant material.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Classification within 6210.30.90.30 is therefore final, dependent solely on meeting the specified material composition alongside the broader criteria of recreational performance outerwear under heading 6210. Examples would include high-end silk anoraks, windbreakers, or similar protective outerwear where silk is the dominant fiber.