Girls' Polyester Pleated School Skirt

A knee-length pleated skirt made from 100% polyester synthetic fibers, designed specifically for girls with a fitted waistband and zipper closure. It falls under HTS 6204.53.3020 as a girls' skirt of synthetic fibers, not part of a suit or ensemble, meeting Chapter 62 requirements for made-up textile articles excluding knits. The 'Girls' (642) statistical suffix applies due to its design for young female children.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China16%+17.5%33.5%
🇲🇽Mexico16%+10.0%26%
🇨🇦Canada16%+10.0%26%
🇩🇪Germany16%+10.0%26%
🇯🇵Japan16%+10.0%26%

Alternative Classifications

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

6204.52Lower: 18.2% vs 33.5%

If predominantly cotton or man-made fiber blends under 70% synthetics

Skirts with over 50% but less than 70% synthetic fibers shift to cotton/man-made headings based on predominant material.

6210.20.50Lower: 24.6% vs 33.5%

If part of a non-identical fabric ensemble set for retail sale

Garments prima facie classifiable in multiple headings prioritize 6210 over 6204 if sold as an ensemble not meeting suit criteria.

6114.30.10Higher: 45.7% vs 33.5%

If knitted or crocheted construction

Chapter 62 excludes knitted articles, directing them to Chapter 61 for similar girls' skirts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify fiber content is over 70% synthetic fibers via lab tests to confirm Chapter 62 classification and avoid reclassification to cotton headings

Ensure labeling specifies 'girls' garment' with right-over-left closure and includes care instructions per FTC rules

Declare as individual skirts, not ensembles; provide invoices showing retail packaging to prevent grouping with upper garments

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