Men's & Boys' Overcoats, Carcoats & Similar Articles of Man-Made Fibers

CBP applies the standard set out in the HTS schedule notes for water-resistant garments, which generally requires that the outer shell fabric resist water penetration under a specified hydrostatic pressure test. The garment must be designed for rainwear or water resistance — a fabric that merely repels light moisture may not meet the threshold. Importers should obtain test reports from the fabric mill or garment manufacturer to support classification on the water-resistant lines.

When a man-made fiber overcoat contains 36% or more wool or fine animal hair by weight, it is directed to the higher-wool-content lines (e.g., 6201401510 for men's, 6201401520 for boys'). Articles with less than 36% wool fall on the standard MMF lines. This threshold is distinct from the 23% threshold used in some other headings, so importers should not assume a single wool-content cutoff applies across all outerwear classifications.