6204.23.00.10 - Skirts and divided skirts (442)

This HTS category, 6204.23.00.10, specifically classifies skirts and divided skirts that are part of women's or girls' ensembles, suits, or suit-type garments. To fall under this heading, the articles must be constructed from synthetic fibers and contain 36 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair. The focus here is on the lower garment portion of a coordinated outfit, where the material composition plays a critical role in its accurate classification.

It is crucial to distinguish this classification from its siblings. For instance, 6204.23.00.05 covers jackets and blazers within the same family of garments, while 6204.23.00.15 pertains to trousers, breeches, and shorts. Similarly, 6204.23.00.20 is reserved for blouses and shirts. This particular subcategory, 6204.23.00.10, is specifically for skirts and divided skirts, differentiating them based on their distinct form and function as a lower body garment.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories for this specific classification. Therefore, the primary classification task involves confirming that the garment meets all the material requirements (synthetic fibers with a significant wool or fine animal hair content) and that its form is indeed a skirt or divided skirt intended for women or girls as part of a larger ensemble or suit. Classification will depend on a meticulous examination of the garment's construction and material composition.