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Judge rules Snuggies are blankets, not clothes

on Feb 20, 2017 | 0 comments

By Lisa Lacy

Internet – and Liz Lemon – favorite Snuggie, the self-proclaimed blanket with sleeves, was the subject of a recent US trade court ruling that found the product should be classified as a blanket for tax purposes – and not as a robe or priestly vestment.

That’s according to Bloomberg, which reported the court rejected an argument from the Justice Department that Snuggies are clothing and should therefore be subject to higher import taxes.

Bloomberg said the judge found Snuggies don’t have closures and are marketed as blankets. Further, Bloomberg reported the judge rejected the Justice Department’s claim Snuggies Read full story ›

Source: The Drum