9902.12.57 - Women's leather jackets, other than anoraks, each having a full frontal opening with no closure, of waist-length and valued not over $125 (provided for in subheading 4203.10.40)

This HTS classification, 9902.12.57, pertains to specific women's leather jackets. These garments are characterized by a full frontal opening that lacks any closure mechanism. They are also defined as being waist-length. A crucial valuation threshold applies: these jackets must be valued at not over $125 to fall under this provision. It is important to note that anoraks, which typically feature a pullover design or a partial opening, are explicitly excluded from this category. This provision is established under the temporary legislation framework of Chapter 99.

While the broader HTS system classifies a vast array of goods, this particular subheading carves out a niche for a very specific type of apparel. It is essential to distinguish this entry from other clothing items. For instance, other apparel under Chapter 42, such as general leather outerwear not meeting the specific criteria of opening or valuation, would be classified elsewhere. Furthermore, items that are not made of leather, or those that do not have a full frontal opening without closure, will not qualify for this specific code.

As 9902.12.57 is a leaf node, it does not have further subcategories. Classification within this specific code hinges on meeting all the outlined criteria: being a women's leather jacket, having a full frontal opening with no closure, being waist-length, and having a value not exceeding $125. The parenthetical reference to subheading 4203.10.40 indicates that these are the primary classification criteria derived from the standard tariff schedule for apparel.