Women's Cotton Summer Ensemble
A lightweight summer ensemble for women consisting of a sleeveless cotton blouse and a divided skirt, both made from matching fabric and presented for retail. The set meets the ensemble definition in chapter note 3(b), with the blouse as the upper garment and the divided skirt as the lower garment. As a woven cotton ensemble, it is classified under 6204.22.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 17% | — | 17% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 17% | — | 17% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 17% | — | 17% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 17% | — | 17% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 17% | — | 17% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the divided skirt is of synthetic fibres
Ensembles of synthetic fibres are classified under this item.
If the upper garment is a dress rather than a blouse
Cotton dresses are classified separately from ensembles.
If the divided skirt is imported separately
Cotton trousers and shorts for women are classified under this item.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Note that sleeveless blouses are allowed in ensembles, but if the upper garment is a shirt, it must have sleeves per chapter note 4
• The divided skirt must be designed as a lower garment, not as shorts, to qualify
• Ensure the ensemble is packaged for retail sale with all components of identical fabric
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