6211.39.15.50 - Shirts excluded from heading 6205 (840)

This HTS classification, 6211.39.15.50, pertains to "Shirts excluded from heading 6205." These are specific types of men's or boys' shirts that are not classified under the general heading for men's shirts (6205) but rather fall under the broader category of "other garments" within recreational performance outwear. The defining characteristic is their exclusion from heading 6205, implying they may possess features or intended uses that differentiate them from standard dress or casual shirts.

To correctly classify an item under this heading, it's crucial to distinguish it from its sibling categories. For instance, it differs from coveralls, jumpsuits, and washsuits (6211.39.15.10 and 6211.39.15.20) by not being a one-piece garment designed for specific protective or play purposes. It is also distinct from vests (6211.39.15.60) and jackets (6211.39.15.70), which are typically outer layers with different construction and coverage. The focus here is on garments that function as shirts but are specifically categorized outside the primary shirt heading due to their performance-oriented design or other distinguishing attributes.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification under 6211.39.15.50 requires a thorough examination of the garment's specific design, materials, and intended use to confirm it meets the criteria for being a "shirt excluded from heading 6205" within the context of recreational performance outwear. This often involves consulting specific Explanatory Notes or rulings that provide further detail on what constitutes an exclusion from heading 6205 in this particular context.