6211.49.60 - Of wool or fine animal hair

This HTS category, 6211.49.60, specifically classifies women's or girls' garments that are not track suits, ski-suits, or swimwear, and are made of textile materials other than silk, wool, or fine animal hair. The key distinguishing feature of this subcategory is the material composition. It is designated for garments that do not meet the 70 percent by weight threshold for silk or silk waste found in sibling category 6211.49.50. Therefore, items falling under 6211.49.60 are generally composed of a broader range of other textile materials, such as cotton, man-made fibers, or blends where silk or wool is not the dominant component by weight.

Within this classification, further subdivisions exist to refine the classification based on the specific type of garment. These subcategories, such as blouses, shirts, jumpers, vests, and jackets, allow for more precise identification of the apparel item. The presence of these subcategories indicates that the broad description of "other garments" is further refined by garment type, providing specific guidance for customs officers and importers to correctly categorize a wide array of women's and girls' clothing.

The structure of these subcategories, particularly the distinctions like "sleeveless tank styles and similar upper body garments, excluded from heading 6206" and "Jackets and jacket-type garments excluded from heading 6202," highlights the importance of understanding both the garment's form and its exclusion from other specific HTS headings. This ensures that garments are classified appropriately within the broader context of Chapter 62, which covers non-knitted or crocheted apparel.