9404.30.40.00 - Containing 20 percent or more by weight of feathers and/or down

This HTS category, 9404.30.40.00, specifically covers sleeping bags that are characterized by their filling composition. The defining criterion for classification under this code is that the sleeping bag must contain 20 percent or more by weight of feathers and/or down. This focus on the primary filling material is crucial for differentiating these goods from other sleeping bag categories.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 9404.30.80.00 (Other), is straightforward. The sibling category encompasses all sleeping bags that *do not* meet the 20 percent feather and/or down content threshold. Therefore, if a sleeping bag's filling is predominantly synthetic, such as polyester fiberfill, or contains a lower percentage of feathers and down than the specified threshold, it would be classified under the "Other" category.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Classification directly into 9404.30.40.00 hinges solely on the verifiable weight percentage of feathers and/or down in the sleeping bag's filling. This classification aims to distinguish premium or specialized sleeping bags that utilize natural down and feather insulation from those with alternative or mixed filling materials.