Polyester A-Line Midi Skirt from China
A knee-length A-line skirt made from knitted polyester fabric, designed for women with an elastic waistband for comfort. It falls under HTS 6104.59.8030 as a women's knitted skirt of man-made fiber (polyester), subject to category 642 restraints. The garment lacks features like drawstrings or ribbed waistbands that would exclude it from this heading.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content exceeds 70% man-made fibers via lab tests to confirm category 642 applicability and avoid reclassification
• Include commercial invoices detailing knit construction, yarn composition, and retail packaging to support heading 6104 classification
• Watch for visa requirements under MFA category 642; obtain proper export licenses from origin country to prevent customs holds