Polyester Pleated Midi Skirt from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• 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