Spandex-Lined Ensemble Divided Skirt from Germany
A women's divided skirt (culotte-style) with spandex lining matches an upper garment in a cohesive ensemble of man-made fibers, sold as a retail set. HTS 6204.29.4038 covers it as ensemble divided skirts of other textile materials under 648 restraints, fulfilling chapter note for identical fabric and excluding bib/braces. Offers modesty and mobility for active wear.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Classify as divided skirt only if structured as such; loose skirts may shift categories
• Provide lab tests for fiber content if challenged on man-made vs. other textiles
• Watch for ensemble disassembly in transit—repackage to maintain set integrity