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ARTICLES OF APPAREL AND CLOTHING ACCESSORIES, NOT KNITTED OR CROCHETEDWomen's or girls' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear)

Of synthetic fibres

Classification of CN code 620453

CN code 620453 covers women's and girls' skirts and divided skirts of synthetic fibers, other than knitted or crocheted. Synthetic fibers include polyester, polyamide, and acrylic. Polyester skirts form a popular segment of business and casual clothing. Classification requires the synthetic fiber to be the predominant fiber by weight. The heading covers skirts of various lengths and cuts. The product must be woven - knitted synthetic skirts are classified under Chapter 61.

Safety requirements

Synthetic fiber skirts are subject to labeling requirements of Regulation (EU) No 1007/2011. REACH requirements apply to disperse dyes, PFAS substances, and formaldehyde. Metal components must comply with nickel limits. The GPSR requires traceability and risk assessment. Girls' skirts face stricter mechanical safety requirements.

Import and trade

Synthetic fiber skirts imported into the EU originate from China, Vietnam, Bangladesh, and Turkey. Origin rules require double transformation. Customs documentation must describe the product as a skirt with fiber composition. Tariff preferences depend on the country of origin.

Fabric flammability requirements for synthetic skirts

Synthetic fibre skirts under CN 6204 53 are subject to product safety requirements under the GPSR regulation. Synthetic fabrics, particularly polyester and polyamide, have higher flammability than natural fibres. Importers should maintain documentation demonstrating compliance with EU safety standards. Skirts intended for children are subject to additional mechanical and chemical safety requirements. Customs authorities may request a flammability test certificate from an accredited laboratory during clearance.

Frequently asked questions

Is a pleated polyester skirt classified under 620453?
Yes, provided it is made from woven polyester fabric (not knitted) and polyester is the predominant fiber by weight. The style of cut (pleats, folds) does not affect tariff classification.
How is a polyester-viscose blend skirt classified?
The predominant fiber by weight determines classification. If polyester predominates - code 620453. If viscose predominates - code 620459 (other skirts). The label must state each fiber's share.
Are polyester divided skirts classified under 620453?
Yes. Divided skirts (culottes) are classified with skirts under heading 6204.5, not with trousers under 6204.6, regardless of having separate legs.
What safety rules apply to synthetic skirts CN 6204 53?
Synthetic fibre skirts under CN 6204 53 must comply with GPSR (General Product Safety Regulation). The importer must ensure the product poses no fire hazard and carries correct fibre composition labelling.