6211.49.03.70 - Vests (759)

This HTS classification, specifically 6211.49.03.70, pertains to vests designed for women or girls, made from textile materials other than those specified in preceding subheadings. The key defining characteristic of this category is its material composition: the garments must contain 70 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste. This stringent material requirement differentiates these vests from other "other garments" for women or girls within the 6211.49.03 heading.

Vests classified under 6211.49.03.70 are distinct from sibling categories such as coveralls, jumpsuits, washsuits, sunsuits, track suits, and jumpers. While these also fall under "other garments" for women or girls, they encompass a broader range of garment types or have different primary material compositions or intended functions. For instance, track suits are typically sold as matching sets, while the vests here are standalone upper-body garments focused on performance outerwear.

As this node represents a leaf in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification under 6211.49.03.70 is finalized based on the garment being a vest, intended for women or girls, not knitted or crocheted, classified under "other garments" made of "other textile materials" that are "recreational performance outerwear" and crucially, composed of 70 percent or more silk or silk waste by weight. This ensures precise identification and customs duty assessment.