6211.49.25.50 - Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses, sleeveless tank styles and similar upper body garments, excluded from heading 6206 (840)

This HTS classification, 6211.49.25.50, encompasses women's and girls' sleeveless upper body garments designed for recreational performance, specifically those not classified under heading 6206. The descriptor "tank styles and similar" indicates a focus on garments that are sleeveless and intended for active wear or casual athletic pursuits. Examples include tank tops specifically marketed and constructed for activities like running, yoga, or general fitness, provided they are made from textile materials other than those specified in preceding subcategories.

It is crucial to distinguish these garments from their siblings. While other categories within 6211.49.25.x cover distinct apparel like coveralls, playsuits, jumpers, and vests, this particular classification is reserved for upper body garments that are sleeveless and fit the description of tank tops or their direct equivalents in recreational performance wear. It is important to note that garments with sleeves, or those intended for different uses such as formal wear or specific professional attire, would fall under alternative HTS classifications.

As this node represents a leaf classification, there are no further subdivisions. Therefore, the primary classification criteria revolve around the garment's sleeveless design, its intended use in recreational performance, and its composition from "other textile materials." Importers and exporters should carefully examine the physical characteristics and marketing purpose of the apparel to ensure accurate classification under this specific code, differentiating it from similar but distinct garment types.