6211.43.10.82 - Surgical or isolation gowns (659)

This HTS classification covers specialized garments designed for professional use in environments requiring protection from contamination or the maintenance of sterile conditions. Specifically, it encompasses surgical gowns and isolation gowns intended for use by medical professionals in hospitals, clinics, laboratories, or any area where contact with hazardous substances or the need for sterility is paramount. The key defining characteristic is their functional purpose in preventing the transfer of microorganisms or hazardous materials.

This category is distinct from its sibling, 6211.43.10.88 "Other," which would include general women's or girls' garments of man-made fibers that do not meet the specific protective criteria of surgical or isolation gowns. Therefore, the critical differentiator lies in the intended end-use and the protective features designed into the garment for medical or hazardous environments.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories within this specific HTS code. Classification under 6211.43.10.82 is therefore definitive for surgical or isolation gowns made of man-made fibers, falling under the broader scope of other garments for women or girls. The focus remains on the garment's primary function and material composition for accurate customs declaration.