Polyester Pleated Midi Skirt

A knee-length pleated skirt made primarily from artificial polyester fibers, designed as a standalone women's garment for retail sale. It falls under HTS 6204.29.2015 as a skirt of artificial fibers, not part of an ensemble or suit, excluding knitted articles per Chapter 62 notes. The fabric is woven, ensuring classification in this non-knitted category.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

6204.52.20Higher: 25.7% vs 17.5%

If made predominantly of cotton

Skirts with over 50% cotton content shift to cotton-specific subheadings in 6204.52, changing the material-based classification.

6212.20.00Higher: 37.5% vs 17.5%

If knitted or crocheted

Chapter 62 excludes knitted articles from this chapter, directing them to Chapter 61 or brassieres heading 6212.

6204.29.20Same rate: 17.5%

If sold as part of a coordinated ensemble set

Ensembles meeting the definition of matching upper and lower garments in identical fabric are classified separately under ensemble provisions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify fiber content exceeds 70% artificial fibers via lab tests for accurate classification; ensure country-of-origin labeling complies with FTC rules

Avoid misdeclaring as part of an ensemble to prevent duty reassessment

Provide detailed invoices specifying skirt-only shipment

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