6202.40.25.00 - Containing 15 percent or more by weight of down and waterfowl plumage and of which down comprises 35 percent or more by weight; containing 10 percent or more by weight of down (654) 🖩

This HTS category, 6202.40.25.00, specifically covers women's or girls' recreational performance outerwear that are anoraks, windbreakers, or similar articles. The defining characteristic of this subcategory is its substantial filling of down and waterfowl plumage. To qualify, the garments must contain 15 percent or more by weight of down and waterfowl plumage, with down constituting at least 35 percent of that filling by weight. Alternatively, if the down content is lower but still significant, the garment will be classified here if it contains 10 percent or more by weight of down. These are designed for athletic or outdoor pursuits, emphasizing functionality and protection from the elements.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, "Other" within the recreational performance outerwear segment, by the strict quantitative requirements for down and waterfowl plumage content. The "Other" category would encompass recreational performance outerwear of man-made fibers that do not meet the specific down and plumage percentages outlined in this classification. Therefore, the presence and proportion of down and waterfowl plumage are the critical distinguishing factors.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS database, there are no further subcategories. Classification under this code is final once the garment meets the material composition requirements for down and waterfowl plumage, along with its nature as women's or girls' recreational performance outerwear. Practical examples would include down-filled ski jackets, insulated anoraks for hiking, or padded vests designed for high-performance outdoor activities, provided they meet the specified weight percentages of down and waterfowl plumage.