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Alpaca-Blend Synthetic Pleated Skirt from Germany

A pleated skirt with 37% alpaca fine hair mixed into synthetic base fabric, providing warmth and texture for fall fashion. Falls under HTS 6204.53.20 for other synthetic fiber skirts containing 36%+ wool or fine animal hair, as a made-up non-knitted article. Complies with women's skirt definitions excluding orthopedic items.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

14.9%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Differentiate fine animal hair from coarse wool in documentation to avoid disputes

• Inspect for pockets below waist, which could shift classification per 6205/6206 notes (though not applicable here)

• Maintain records of supply chain for origin verification under trade agreements