6204.29.40.22 - Subject to cotton restraints (342)

This HTS category, 6204.29.40.22, specifically classifies women's or girls' skirts and divided skirts that are made from textile materials other than those subject to specific restraints for wool or man-made fibers. The key distinguishing factor for this subcategory is its coverage of garments made from cotton or other natural fibers not explicitly covered by the "wool restraints" or "man-made fiber restraints" sibling categories. Examples include skirts fashioned from cotton denim, linen, ramie, or other vegetable fibers, as well as blends predominantly featuring these materials, provided they meet the general criteria for ensembles.

The "Other" designation at this level indicates that these skirts do not fall into more specific classifications within the broader "ensembles" category, such as those with defined patterns or specific embellishments. Unlike siblings 6204.29.40.24 (wool restraints) and 6204.29.40.26 (man-made fiber restraints), the classification here hinges on the absence of these specific fiber-based trade restrictions. Therefore, importers and exporters must carefully identify the fiber content of the skirts to ensure accurate classification and compliance with any applicable quotas or limitations.

As a leaf node, this category does not have further subcategories. The classification ends with this specific code, meaning that any skirts fitting the description of women's or girls' cotton-based skirts and divided skirts, not covered by other restraints, will be classified under 6204.29.40.22. This necessitates careful examination of the garment's composition and any accompanying documentation to confirm it meets the criteria for cotton restraints and does not qualify for other, more specific, sibling classifications.