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ARTICLES OF APPAREL AND CLOTHING ACCESSORIES, NOT KNITTED OR CROCHETED›Women's or girls' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear)
Of other textile materials
Scope of CN code 620459
CN code 620459 covers women's and girls' skirts and divided skirts of other textile materials not assigned to subheadings 620451 (wool), 620452 (cotton), and 620453 (synthetic fibers). This heading classifies skirts of linen, silk, artificial fibers (viscose, lyocell, modal), and multi-fiber blends. Linen and viscose skirts are popular in summer wear. Classification requires examining the dominant fiber and confirming woven construction.
Regulations and labeling
Skirts under code 620459 are subject to labeling requirements of Regulation (EU) No 1007/2011 with generic fiber names. REACH requirements apply to fiber-type-specific dyes. Cellulosic fabrics face formaldehyde limits. Metal components must comply with nickel limits. The GPSR requires traceability and safety documentation.
Trade and customs aspects
Skirts under code 620459 are imported from various countries. Origin rules require double transformation. Customs documentation must precisely describe the material. Binding Tariff Information is recommended for multi-fiber blends. Tariff preferences depend on the country of origin.
Linen and silk skirts in the residual subheading
CN 6204 59 is a residual subheading for women's skirts from textile materials not assigned to subheadings 6204 51–6204 53. It covers skirts of linen, natural silk, hemp, ramie and blends where no single principal fibre accounts for 50% by weight. Linen skirts represent the largest segment of this subheading in EU trade. Linen is a natural plant fibre with excellent breathability, valued in summer clothing.
Frequently asked questions
Is a linen skirt classified under 620459?
Yes. Linen does not have a separate subheading under heading 6204.5. Linen skirts are classified under the residual code 620459 covering other textile materials.
How is a viscose skirt classified?
Viscose is an artificial fiber without a separate subheading. A viscose skirt is classified under code 620459. The label must state the generic fiber name - viscose.
Is a silk skirt classified under 620459?
Yes. Natural silk does not have a separate six-digit subheading under heading 6204.5. A silk skirt is classified under the residual code 620459.
Are linen skirts classified under CN 6204 59?
Yes, linen does not have a separate subheading within heading 6204, so linen skirts are classified under residual CN 6204 59. Linen must be the predominant fibre by weight.
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