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Women's Cotton Twill Pencil Skirt

A tailored pencil skirt made from 98% cotton twill fabric with 2% spandex for slight stretch, featuring a high waistband, back zipper closure, and knee-length hemline. It falls under HTS 6204.59.4010 as a women's skirt of other textile materials (cotton predominant) subject to cotton restraints (342), not knitted or crocheted. Designed for office wear with a slim fit that follows the body's contours.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.6%+20.0%26.6%
🇲🇽Mexico6.6%+10.0%16.6%
🇨🇦Canada6.6%+10.0%16.6%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

6204.52.20Higher: 28.2% vs 26.6%

If 100% man-made fibers like polyester

Skirts of synthetic fibers shift to 6204.52, outside cotton restraints but subject to different textile categories.

6210.20.50Higher: 27.1% vs 26.6%

If non-tailored or casual style like pull-on

Garments prima facie classifiable here but more specific to 6210 if lacking tailored features, per chapter notes.

6209.20.50Higher: 29.3% vs 26.6%

If for babies under 86cm height

Baby garments take precedence in 6209 over other chapter headings, regardless of skirt style.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify cotton content exceeds 70% via lab tests for Category 342 restraints; declare accurately to avoid quotas

• Include commercial invoice with fiber composition, country of origin, and HTS details; ensure right-over-left closure labeling

• Watch for misclassification as dresses if hemline too short; common pitfall is blending with synthetic fibers pushing to non-cotton subheading

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