6211.32.90.03 - 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 category, 6211.32.90.03, specifically classifies "other garments" for men or boys, made of cotton, that are not coveralls, jumpsuits, or similar apparel. The defining characteristic for inclusion in this subcategory is that the garment must contain 15 percent or more by weight of down and waterfowl plumage, with down comprising 35 percent or more of that weight. Additionally, garments containing 10 percent or more by weight of down, even if not meeting the higher down and plumage threshold, will also fall under this classification. This is a distinct criterion focused on the type and quantity of insulating fill material.

This classification is differentiated from its sibling category, 6211.32.90.07, by its specific insulation requirements. While sibling 6211.32.90.07 explicitly designates garments "insulated for cold weather protection" (with the parenthetical indicating 359 units, likely a count or metric not directly related to the classification criteria itself), this category's focus is purely on the down and waterfowl plumage content as the primary determinant, irrespective of an explicit "cold weather protection" label. The material composition, specifically the percentage of down and waterfowl plumage, is the decisive factor for classification here.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification within 6211.32.90.03 hinges entirely on meeting the specified down and waterfowl plumage content thresholds. Importers and exporters should carefully consult their product specifications and laboratory analyses to confirm the exact percentages of down and waterfowl plumage by weight to ensure accurate classification. Examples of garments that would fall under this heading include down-filled vests or lightly insulated jackets (of cotton) that meet the material composition criteria, but do not fit the "coveralls, jumpsuits and similar apparel" description.