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Polyester Pencil Skirt

Tailored pencil skirt of polyester suiting fabric, knee-length with back vent and invisible zipper, for office wear. Under HTS 6204.53.3010 as women's synthetic fiber skirt, not a suit component, meeting Chapter 62 made-up textile article criteria.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China16%+20.0%36%
🇲🇽Mexico16%+10.0%26%
🇨🇦Canada16%+10.0%26%
🇩🇪Germany16%—16%
🇯🇵Japan16%—16%

Alternative Classifications

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

6203Lower: 15.3% vs 36%

If left-over-right closure indicating men's or boys' design

Chapter note classifies left-over-right as men's, shifting to parallel men's skirt heading 6203.

6204.53.20Lower: 34.9% vs 36%

If matching ensemble pieces presented together for retail

Retail sets with upper garment in identical fabric become ensembles in .20 subheading.

6307.90.98Lower: 27% vs 36%

If unfinished or trimmed rags state

Not made-up to final garment form; Chapter 63 for rags/other made-up not elsewhere specified.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Conduct fiber burn tests pre-shipment; polyester melts vs. cotton chars to confirm classification

• Include care labels (dry clean only for suiting) to meet US standards and speed clearance

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