6210.50.12.00 - Having an outer surface impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with rubber or plastics material which completely obscures the underlying fabric 🖩

This HTS code, 6210.50.12.00, specifically classifies other women's or girls' garments, categorized under recreational performance outerwear, that are constructed from fabrics described in headings 5602, 5603, 5903, 5906, or 5907. The defining characteristic for this classification is that the outer surface of these garments must be impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated with rubber or plastics. Crucially, this rubber or plastic material must completely obscure the underlying textile fabric, meaning the textile is not visible through the outer layer. This ensures the garment possesses specific performance qualities, often related to waterproofing or wind resistance, suitable for recreational activities.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 6210.50.22 ("Other"), is the precise nature of the outer surface treatment. While both fall under "Other" women's or girls' recreational performance outerwear, 6210.50.12.00 mandates a complete obscuring layer of rubber or plastics. Sibling categories may encompass garments with different outer surface treatments or those made from fabrics not subject to this specific obscuring requirement, even if they also serve a recreational purpose. The focus here is on the structural integrity and functional properties imparted by the complete rubber or plastic covering.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification under 6210.50.12.00 is final for women's or girls' recreational performance outerwear meeting the specified criteria regarding the obscured outer surface of rubber or plastics. Practical classification hinges on verifying the complete coverage and obscuring nature of the outer layer, along with the garment's intended use in recreational performance activities.