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Girls' Pleated Synthetic Fiber Skirt

A knee-length pleated skirt made from knitted polyester fabric, designed specifically for girls with a fitted waistband and zipper closure. It falls under HTS 6104.53.2020 as a girls' skirt of synthetic fibers, knitted or crocheted, other than swimwear. The garment meets Chapter 61 criteria for made-up knitted articles and is sized for girls per statistical suffix 642.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China16%+20.0%36%
🇲🇽Mexico16%+10.0%26%
🇨🇦Canada16%+10.0%26%
🇩🇪Germany16%—16%
🇯🇵Japan16%—16%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6204.53.20Lower: 34.9% vs 36%

If woven rather than knitted

Woven synthetic fiber skirts for girls classify in Chapter 62, not knitted Chapter 61.

6104.52.00Lower: 28.3% vs 36%

If made primarily of cotton fibers

Material composition determines fiber heading; cotton blends over 50% go to 6104.52.

6114.30.10Higher: 48.2% vs 36%

If sold as part of a complete garment set for girls

Garments presented as coordinated sets for retail sale classify in heading 6114.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify knitted construction with lab tests; woven skirts shift to Chapter 62

• Label fiber content accurately (e.g

• 100% polyester) and indicate girls' sizes per 642 suffix

• Avoid common pitfalls like misclassifying as women's (suffix 640/641) based on size charts