6202.40.55.00 - 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 subcategory, 6202.40.55.00, specifically classifies women's or girls' anoraks (including ski jackets), windbreakers, and similar garments. These articles are characterized by their outer shell construction and are designed for protection against the elements, often featuring padding or insulation. The defining criterion for this subcategory is the specific composition of filling materials: the garment must contain 15 percent or more by weight of down and waterfowl plumage, with down itself comprising at least 35 percent of that filling by weight. Alternatively, if the down content is solely considered, the article must contain 10 percent or more by weight of down.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS classification, there are no further subcategories to introduce. The focus here is on the precise material composition of the filling. This distinguishes it from other "Other" categories within heading 6202.40, which would cover similar garments but with different or no specific down and feather content requirements, or where down constitutes a lower percentage of the total filling. The "Other" designation at this level signifies that it falls outside of more specific enumerations within the broader anorak and windbreaker classification.

Therefore, when classifying women's or girls' outerwear of man-made fibers, if the item is an anorak, ski jacket, windbreaker, or similar article and meets the precise down and waterfowl plumage content thresholds of 15% total filling with 35% down, or 10% down, it should be classified under this code. This ensures accurate duty assessment and trade statistics by capturing garments with specific insulating properties derived from these natural fills.