Additional U.S. Notes 3 to Chapter 62 defines “Recreational performance outerwear” as:
When used in a subheading of this chapter or immediate superior text thereto, the term 'recreational performance outerwear' means trousers (including, but not limited to, ski or snowboard pants, and ski or snowboard pants intended for sale as parts of ski-suits), coveralls, bib and brace overalls, jackets (including, but not limited to, full zip jackets, ski jackets and ski jackets intended for sale as parts of ski-suits), windbreakers and similar articles (including padded, sleeveless jackets), the foregoing of fabrics of cotton, wool, hemp, bamboo, silk or manmade fibers, or a combination of such fibers; that are either water resistant within the meaning of additional U.S. note 2 to this chapter or treated with plastics, or both; with critically sealed seams, and with 5 or more of the following features (as further provided herein):
(i) insulated for cold weather protection;
(ii) pockets, at least one of which has a zippered, hook and loop, or other type of closure;
(iii) elastic, draw cord or other means of tightening around the waist or leg hems, including hidden leg sleeves with a means of tightening at the ankle for trousers and tightening around the waist or bottom hem for jackets;
(iv) venting, not including grommet(s);
(v) articulated elbows or knees;
(vi) reinforcement in one of the following areas: the elbows, shoulders, seat, knees, ankles or cuffs;
(vii) weatherproof closure at the waist or front;
(viii) multi-adjustable hood or adjustable collar;
(ix) adjustable powder skirt, inner protective skirt or adjustable inner protective cuff at sleeve hem;
(x) construction at the arm gusset that utilizes fabric, design or patterning to allow radial arm movement; or
(xi) odor control technology
The term 'recreational performance outerwear' does not include occupational outerwear.