6211.33.50 - Recreational performance outerwear

This HTS category, 6211.33.50, encompasses recreational performance outerwear for men and boys, specifically those garments that are not knitted or crocheted and are made of man-made fibers. The defining characteristic here is "performance outerwear," implying garments designed for athletic or strenuous outdoor activities, prioritizing features like moisture-wicking, breathability, and protection from the elements, often with a more fitted or articulated cut for ease of movement.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, 6211.33.90, which covers "Other" garments of man-made fibers for men's or boys' that do not fit the specific descriptions within 6211.33.50. Essentially, if a garment meets the performance outerwear criteria outlined here, it will fall under 6211.33.50; otherwise, if it's simply an apparel item of man-made fibers for men's or boys' and not otherwise specified, it would be classified under the residual 6211.33.90.

Within this specific classification, further subdivisions exist to categorize different types of performance outerwear. Subcategories include washsuits, sunsuits, and similar one-piece apparel for boys (6211.33.50.25), track suits (6211.33.50.40), and vests such as jackets and jacket-type garments not covered by heading 6201 (6211.33.50.58 and 6211.33.50.61). These subcategories allow for more granular classification based on the specific style and function of the recreational performance outerwear.