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Ladies' Wool Pleated Culottes

Women's pleated culottes (divided skirt-style shorts) crafted from virgin wool, offering skirt-like appearance with trouser functionality. Under HTS 6204.61.80.30 for wool shorts/breeches, other than swimwear. Fits Chapter 62 as made-up textile article.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China13.6%+20.0%33.6%
🇲🇽Mexico13.6%+10.0%23.6%
🇨🇦Canada13.6%+10.0%23.6%
🇩🇪Germany13.6%—13.6%
🇯🇵Japan13.6%—13.6%

Alternative Classifications

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

6204.52.20Lower: 28.2% vs 33.6%

If made of wool but classified as skirts

Undivided skirts go to 6204.52; culottes' leg division keeps in shorts but could be argued.

6209.20.20Higher: 34.9% vs 33.6%

If for babies under 86cm height

Chapter note prioritizes 6209 for baby garments over other Chapter 62 headings.

6217.10Lower: 27.1% vs 33.6%

If accessories like separate wool legging shorts

Other made-up accessories (not trousers/shorts) fall to 6217.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Document culottes as shorts, not skirts (6204.52); divided legs confirm trouser classification

• Use commercial invoices specifying 'made up' status to avoid fabric headings