6211.43.05.78 - Jackets and jacket-type garments excluded from heading 6202 (635)

This HTS classification, 6211.43.05.78, specifically identifies "Jackets and jacket-type garments excluded from heading 6202." These are typically outer garments designed for recreational or performance wear, made from man-made fibers. The key distinction here is their exclusion from heading 6202, which generally covers women's or girls' overcoats, carcoats, capes, cloaks, and similar garments. Therefore, this category focuses on garments that have a jacket-like construction but are not intended for the same formal or outer-layer protection as those found in 6202.

Within the broader category of "Other garments, women's or girls', of man-made fibers," this subcategory differentiates itself from siblings like coveralls or tracksuits by its specific exclusion from heading 6202 and its focus on "jacket-type" construction. For example, while tracksuits are also recreational garments, their design and intended use differ from the jacket-style apparel captured here. Similarly, washsuits and playsuits are distinct one-piece garments. The explicit reference to "recreational performance outerwear" further refines the scope, pointing towards garments intended for activities where comfort, breathability, and protection against elements are primary.

As a leaf node within the HTS structure, 6211.43.05.78 represents the most granular level of classification for these specific garments. Classification at this level relies on detailed examination of the garment's construction, intended use as recreational performance outerwear, and confirmation that it does not meet the specific criteria for exclusion from heading 6202. Examples might include specialized windbreakers, lightweight rain jackets, or athletic jackets designed for specific outdoor sports, provided they are not otherwise classified under more specific headings.