6202.40.45.00 - Water resistant (635)

This HTS classification, 6202.40.45.00, specifically designates water-resistant recreational performance outerwear within the broader category of women's or girls' anoraks, windbreakers, and similar articles. This subcategory captures garments designed for active pursuits where protection from moderate moisture is a key functional requirement. Examples include specialized ski jackets, hiking jackets, and other technical outerwear crafted from man-made fibers, intended to repel light rain or snow while allowing for breathability and freedom of movement during athletic activities. The "water-resistant" characteristic is the primary defining feature for items falling into this node.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, 6202.40.50 "Other," by the explicit inclusion of water-resistant properties as a defining functional attribute. While other recreational performance outerwear might be windproof or insulated, this specific classification requires demonstrable resistance to water penetration. It is important to note that "water-resistant" does not imply complete waterproofing; rather, it signifies a treatment or fabric construction that impedes water absorption under normal conditions, as opposed to fabrics designed for prolonged submersion or extreme precipitation.

As a leaf node, there are no further subcategories under 6202.40.45.00. Therefore, classification at this level relies solely on meeting the criteria of being women's or girls' recreational performance outerwear made of man-made fibers that is water-resistant, and not belonging to any more specifically defined subheadings under heading 6202. The "Other" at the subsequent levels (6202.40.45.00 itself being under "Other" from the parent) indicates that this is the final, residual classification for water-resistant recreational performance outerwear that does not fit into more granular descriptions if they were to exist.