6211.43.10.88 - Other (659)

This classification, HTS Code 6211.43.10.88, specifically covers "Other" garments for women or girls, made of man-made fibers, that are designed for use in hospitals, clinics, laboratories, or contaminated areas. This broad residual category captures items not otherwise specified within the preceding subheadings that meet these material and intended use criteria. Examples could include, but are not limited to, certain types of protective smocks, lab coats, or general-purpose coveralls intended for non-surgical medical settings or general laboratory work.

It is crucial to distinguish this category from its sibling, 6211.43.10.82, which is reserved for "Surgical or isolation gowns." While both categories encompass garments for healthcare or potentially contaminated environments made from man-made fibers for women or girls, the sibling category is specifically for garments providing a higher level of fluid and pathogen barrier protection for surgical procedures or when dealing with highly infectious isolation cases. This residual category is for less specialized protective apparel.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification within this code relies on thoroughly assessing whether the garment is indeed intended for the specified environments (hospitals, clinics, laboratories, contaminated areas) and is made from man-made fibers, and if it does not meet the more specific criteria of other, more narrowly defined subheadings within the "Other garments, women's or girls': Of man-made fibers" section.