6211.49.60.50 - Vests (459)

This HTS classification, HTS Code 6211.49.60.50, specifically designates "Vests" within the broader category of "Other garments, women's or girls': Of other textile materials: Other: Of wool or fine animal hair." This means the vests classified here are designed for women or girls, are not knitted or crocheted, are made from textile materials other than cotton, man-made fibers, or vegetable fibers, and are specifically composed of wool or fine animal hair. The term "vests" in this context generally refers to sleeveless garments worn over other clothing, primarily for warmth, protection, or decoration, and are not considered shirts, blouses, jackets, or jumpers.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings is crucial for accurate classification. While sibling categories like blouses, shirts, and shirt-blouses (6211.49.60.30) or jumpers (6211.49.60.40) also fall under women's or girls' garments of other textile materials, they are distinct garment types with specific designs and functionalities. Jackets and jacket-type garments excluded from heading 6202 (6211.49.60.55) are typically outerwear with a more structured construction, often featuring sleeves (even if detachable) and closures. The "Other" category (6211.49.60.61) at this level would encompass any remaining garments of wool or fine animal hair not specifically enumerated elsewhere within this subheading.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the focus for classification within 6211.49.60.50 lies on ensuring the garment meets all preceding criteria: it must be a vest, intended for women or girls, made from wool or fine animal hair, and not fall under any other specific enumeration at this level. Examples of items that would fit here include woolen vests worn for warmth over a shirt, or decorative fine animal hair vests for women and girls, provided they do not have sleeves and are not otherwise classified as shirts, blouses, jumpers, or jackets.