6210.40.80 - Other

This HTS category, 6210.40.80, encompasses "Other" men's or boys' garments that are not knitted or crocheted and are made from specific textile materials. The primary construction of these garments involves fabrics classified under HTS headings 5602 (nonwovens), 5603 (nonwovens), 5903 (textile fabrics with plastics), 5906 (rubberized textile fabrics), or 5907 (textile fabrics artificially coloured on the surface). This broad "Other" designation indicates a residual category for garments meeting these fabric criteria but not specifically detailed in preceding subheadings.

It is crucial to distinguish this category from its sibling, 6210.40.75.00, which specifically covers garments with an outer surface impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated with rubber or plastics that completely obscures the underlying fabric. In contrast, 6210.40.80 includes garments made from the specified technical fabrics that may or may not have surface treatments, provided those treatments do not entirely conceal the base textile. This distinction often hinges on the visual appearance and primary composition of the outer surface.

This category serves as a gateway to further refinements based on fiber content. The subcategories explore variations within these "Other" men's or boys' garments: one branch specifically addresses those with a fiber content of 70 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste, while the other "Other" branch captures all remaining garments that do not meet this specific silk composition criterion. These subsequent divisions are essential for accurately classifying based on the predominant material of the garment.