6204.62.03.00 - 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

This HTS classification applies to women's or girls' trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches, and shorts that are primarily constructed of cotton. The defining characteristic of this category is its composition, specifically requiring at least 15 percent by weight of down and waterfowl plumage, with down making up at least 35 percent of that plumage. Additionally, the garment must contain a minimum of 10 percent down by weight. These garments are intended for recreational performance use, indicating they are designed for athletic or outdoor activities where the insulating properties of down are beneficial.

The "Of cotton:" level indicates that the primary textile material of the garment, exclusive of any filling, is cotton. This distinguishes these items from similar apparel made from other textile fibers. Within the "Recreational performance outerwear" node, this specific classification is differentiated from its sibling, "Other:", by the strict quantitative requirements for down and waterfowl plumage content. The "Other:" sibling would encompass cotton trousers, overalls, breeches, and shorts for recreational performance that do not meet the specified down and plumage percentages, or those where down is not the significant insulating component.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS database, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification into this code is definitive based on meeting the material composition criteria outlined. Examples of items falling under this classification would include insulated snow pants, ski trousers, or winter hiking shorts for women and girls where the primary shell fabric is cotton and the garment's warmth is significantly derived from a substantial down and waterfowl plumage filling.