6211.39.30.40 - Vests (459)

This HTS classification, 6211.39.30.40, specifically covers vests for men or boys, when these vests are constructed from textile materials other than cotton or man-made fibers, and are not knitted or crocheted. The key defining characteristic is the garment type – a vest – and its material composition. This designation applies to garments that function primarily as a vest, offering warmth, protection, or a decorative element, and are designed for wear by males in the younger age groups.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings is crucial. Unlike the track suits, ski-suits, and swimwear found under heading 6211, or the shirts and jackets listed under related subheadings, this classification is solely for vests. The sibling category 6211.39.30.30 pertains to shirts that are explicitly excluded from heading 6205, while 6211.39.30.45 deals with jackets and jacket-type garments outside the scope of heading 6201. The residual "Other" category (6211.39.30.51) would encompass garments not specifically defined elsewhere within this branch.

As this classification represents a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification under 6211.39.30.40 hinges on confirming the garment is indeed a vest for men or boys, is not knitted or crocheted, and is composed of textile materials falling under the "other" category within this section, specifically excluding cotton and man-made fibers, and not being of wool or fine animal hair, as indicated by the preceding sibling category. Examples of items fitting this description might include lightweight utility vests or decorative vests made from specific woven fabrics.