6211.49.60.55 - Jackets and jacket-type garments excluded from heading 6202 (435)

This HTS classification, 6211.49.60.55, specifically designates women's or girls' jackets and jacket-type garments that are not knitted or crocheted and are manufactured from textile materials other than those specified in preceding subcategories. The key differentiating factor is the exclusion from heading 6202, which covers women's or girls' overcoats, car-coats, capes, cloaks and similar garments. This means that while the garments are jacket-like in appearance, they do not possess the weight, length, or coverage characteristics typically associated with overcoats or cloaks.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings involves a careful consideration of garment type and function. For instance, it differs from blouses, shirts, and shirt-blouses (6211.49.60.30) by referring to more structured outerwear. It also moves beyond the simpler coverage of vests (6211.49.60.50) and jumpers (6211.49.60.40), focusing on garments with sleeves and a more substantial construction, typically designed for warmth or protection as an outer layer. The "Other" category (6211.49.60.61) at this level serves as a residual for women's or girls' garments not otherwise specified, making the specific inclusion of jackets and jacket-type garments crucial for accurate classification here.

As this classification represents a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification hinges on correctly identifying the garment as a jacket or jacket-type item that falls outside the scope of heading 6202 and is not otherwise specified in more granular categories for women's or girls' non-knitted or non-crocheted apparel. Practical classification relies on the physical characteristics of the garment, its intended use, and its material composition, ensuring it fits the definition of a jacket while aligning with the "other textile materials" and "other" criteria at this level.