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User Guide

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Introduction to the TJX Automated Compliance Tool (ACT)...... 3 Overview...... 3 When to Use ACT...... 3 Who Must Use ACT ...... 3 Hardware / Software Requirements...... 3

How to Become a Registered ACT User ...... 4 Log in to www.tjxlogistics.com ...... 4 Complete the ACT Training Course...... 4 Request Access to the ACT Website...... 4

How to Access the ACT Website...... 5 Login to www.tjxlogistics.com ...... 5 Click the ‘ACT – Automated Compliance Tool’ link...... 5

How to Use ACT...... 6 ACT Home Screen & Navigation Menu...... 6 Managing Manufacturer Facilities ...... 7 Search and View Purchase Order(s) or Style(s) ...... 16 Choose a Style to Complete...... 25 Complete a Style...... 26 Edit or Change the Security Filing Details for a Style (as necessary) ...... 32 Copy the Security Filing Details for a Style (as necessary)...... 34

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Introduction to the TJX Automated Compliance Tool (ACT)

Overview The TJX Automated Compliance Tool (ACT) has been developed to support the TJX Companies, Inc. U.S. Divisions in meeting U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulatory and importing requirements, including the Importer Security Filing ( also referred to as ISF or “10 + 2”) requirement.

ACT is currently designed to capture or assign the following information for all items, or vendor styles, TJX imports: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification number. In order to obtain the HTS number, users must answer a series of questions regarding the description and composition of each item. Manufacturer Name and Address Country of Origin In the future, ACT will be enhanced with functionality to support additional import compliance requirements applicable to both TJX U.S. and worldwide divisions.

When to Use ACT Purchase orders are available for viewing and completing in ACT after they have been entered into TJX’s Purchase Order System. If the allocation (2 digit DC prefix) for the purchase order has been received by the vendor or agent, then this means the order has been entered to TJX’s system. TJX requires each item, or vendor style, that is ordered to be completed in ACT before the merchandise is booked with the TJX freight forwarder.

Who Must Use ACT The Automated Compliance Tool must be used only by vendor and agent staff members that have detailed knowledge of the ordered merchandise (such as composition, construction, use, value, manufacturer, country of origin, etc.).

Hardware / Software The Automated Compliance Tool is an internet application. Requirements • PC processor speed and Web connection speed can affect the performance of the application. • The application currently only supports Internet Explorer Version 6 and higher. • Users must set their Web Browser options as follows: - Enable JavaScript - Allow Pop-ups • Before logging in to ACT, users should delete their temporary internet files to ensure all application enhancements are recognized by your browser. To do this follow, the below steps: 1. From the Internet Explorer screen tab titled ‘Tools’, select Internet Options. 2. From the Internet Options screen, select ‘Delete Files’. 3. From the Delete Files window, check the box for ‘Delete all offline Contents’ 4. Select the ‘OK’ button on the ‘Delete Files’ window. 5. Select the ‘OK’ button on the ‘Internet Options’ window. 6. Close the Internet Explorer browser and then re-launch to login.

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Step 1: Log in to www.tjxlogistics.com First time tjxlogistics.com users: ¾ Enter User ID “tjxuser” and Password “tjxuser” Note: Fields are case-sensitive. ¾ Click the ‘Login Now’ button ¾ This will bring you to the profile screen. Enter the required profile information, creating your own User ID and Password. Existing tjxlogistics.com users: ¾ Enter your existing User ID and Password Note: Fields are case-sensitive. The system will prompt you to renew your password every 90 days. ¾ Click the ‘Login Now’ button ¾ This will bring you to the TJXLogistics.com home page.

Step 2: Complete the ACT training course ¾ On the TJXLogistics.com home page, click the ‘Automated Compliance Tool Training’ link. ¾ Complete all topics / sections of the course Note: TJX requires users to complete the web training course prior to issuing access to ACT. TJX will receive an automated notification email after each user completes the entire course.

Step 3: Request access to ACT ¾ On the TJXLogistics.com home page, click the ‘Update Profile’ link ¾ On the Update Profile page, select the ‘ACT – Automated Compliance Tool’ box listed in the Applications section at the bottom ¾ Click the ‘Save’ button Note: Within 1 day, you will receive an e-mailed confirmation of your request. After you have submitted your request for access and have completed the ACT training course, you will receive an e-mail notifying you that you have been registered as an ACT user. If the above e-mails are not received, if you have forgotten your User ID or password, or if you have any questions about registering for ACT access, contact [email protected] for assistance.

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Step 1: Login to www.tjxlogistics.com using your User ID and Password Note: Fields are case-sensitive. The system will prompt you to renew your password every 90 days.

Step 2: Click the ‘ACT – Automated Compliance Tool’ link Only registered ACT users will have a link for the ACT website displayed on their TJXLogistics.com main page. To register for ACT, see page 3 of this user guide ‘How to Become a Registered ACT user’.

¾ You will be taken to the ACT Home (or Search) screen shown below:

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How to Use ACT

ACT Home Screen & Navigation Menu

Manufacturer Facilities List Customized Search Customized Search Add New Manufacturer Facility Incomplete Styles Incomplete POs Customized Search Contact TJX Styles Country Mismatch

There is also a Navigaion Menu at the top of each screen that allows quick access to various areas of ACT:

Links back to the ACT Home Screen

These are options for managing maufacturer facilty information. For detailed instructions please see ‘Managing Manufacturer Facilities’ Note: Manufacturer Facilities : Customized Search is only available to TJX Agents These are options for searching,viewing, or managing styles, based on their ACT classification or completion status. For detailed instructions please see ‘About the Styles Menu’ These are options for searching, viewing, or managing for and maintaing purchase orders in ACT. For detailed instructions please see ‘About the POs Menu’

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How to Use ACT

Managing Manufacturer Facilities

In the menu, there are three options:

¾ Manufacturer Facilities List – Used to view a listing of all vendor manufacturer facilities that have been entered into ACT. ¾ Add New Manufacturer Facility – Used to add facilities to ACT. ¾ Customized Search – For TJX Agents only, allows agents to search and view facilities using custom search criteria.

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Managing Manufacturer Facilities: Adding a New Facility

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1) In the menu, click the option. This will bring you to the New Manufacturer Facility screen where new facilities can be added. 2) For TJX Agents only, select the vendor for the facility being added. If the vendor is not listed or is listed incorrectly, email [email protected]. 3) Enter the facility’s name. The facility’s complete name, as it will appear on commercial documents, must be entered. 4) Select the country where the facility is located. If the country is not listed an, email [email protected]. 5) Enter the facility’s address information. The facility’s complete address, as it will appear on commercial documents, must be entered. 6) Enter the first & last name, phone, and email for a contact person at the facility. 7) If the facility makes or handles food products, enter the FDA Food Facility Registration number. 8) Select the Facility Type. There are three options: Origin Conferring, Packing, and Both Origin Conferring & Packing, defined as follows: • Origin Conferring -- Facility performs the manufacturing processes that gives the product it country of origin. This is based on the Rules of Origin. (Example: for knit to shape sweaters, the factory that makes the knit panels is the 'origin conferring' facility). • Packing -- Facility performs packing processes and/or assembly processes that do not give the product its country of origin. (Example: for knit to shape sweaters, the factory that links and loops the panels together making the finished sweater and then packs / ships the sweaters would be the 'packing' facility). • Both Origin Conferring and Packing -- Facility performs the origin conferring processes and all finishing, packing, and shipping processes. If you are not sure which Facility Type to select, email [email protected]. 9) After all required information has be entered, click the save button. This then brings you to the Manufacturer Facility Details screen, which will be described in the ‘Managing Manufacturer Facilities: Viewing Facility Information’ section. 10) Send an email to [email protected] that contains a copy of the facility’s letterhead or a document from the vendor verifying the name and address information of the facility.

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Managing Manufacturer Facilities: Viewing the Facilities List

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This screen lists all facilities that have been entered into ACT for a particular vendor. It can be accessed in the menu and by clicking the option. Note the following fields on this screen: • Vendor name – Displays vendor name and address as it appears in TJX’s purchase order system. For TJX Agents, this list will include all vendors with purchase orders associated with the agent, regardless of origin office. • Facility name – Displays facility name and address information as it was entered into ACT. ¾ To select facilities to print or export to an Excel spreadsheet,

1) Check the box or boxes ( ) in the column to left of each facility or the box for all facility / pages. 2) Click the button to print selected facilities. 3) Click the button displayed at the top and bottom of the search results list. The spreadsheet exported will include all details related to the facility. ¾ To sort, click a red underlined column title to sort by that one column, selected column will be indicated by an . Note: this view will initially display sorted by vendor name in alphabetical order.

¾ To view multiple pages, use the buttons above the ‘Verified’ column. ¾ To see addition facility details or to edit facility information, click on the facility name. This will bring you to the Manufacturer Facility Details screen, which will be described in the next section. ¾ To see additional vendor details, click on the vendor name. This will display the vendors name and address as it appears in TJX PO system. Email [email protected] of the vendor information appears incorrect.

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Managing Manufacturer Facilities: Viewing Facility Information

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The Manufacturer Facility Details screen displays facility information that has been entered into ACT. Using the buttons at the bottom of the screen you can: 1) Edit facility information (See ‘Managing Manufacturer Facilities: Editing Facility Information’ for detailed instructions) 2) Return to the Manufacturer Facilities List screen 3) Verify facility information (See ‘Managing Manufacturer Facilities: Verifying Facility Information’ for detailed instructions) 4) Print the facility information 5) Inactivate the facility (See ‘Managing Manufacturer Facilities: Inactivating a Facility’ for detailed instructions)

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Managing Manufacturer Facilities: Editing Facility Information

This is the Change Manufacturer Facility Information screen. Any field that is in a blue box can be edited. Any field not in a blue box cannot be edited. Once you have completed all the needed changes, press the button, and the screen will refresh with the updated information.

If the facility name, address, status, and facility type fields are not within a blue box, this means TJX does not allow the facility’s information to be edited (the information is ‘locked’). For these facilities, only the contact information and the FDA Registration number can be changed. Below is an example of how the screen will appear:

If you need to change the name, address, or facility type of a locked facility, email [email protected] with the details of the needed changes.

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TJX requires vendors and agents to periodically review and verify facility information in ACT. To do this, review the facility’s information on the Manufacturer Facility Details screen. If the information is all correct: 1) Click the ‘Verify Facility’ button 2) A box will pop up asking to confirm that the information is correct:

3) After clicking ‘Yes’, the screen will refresh, display the new ‘Verified Date’, and show the ACT user name of the person who verified the facility information. If the facility’s information is not correct, click the ‘Edit’ button and flow the instructions provided in the section ‘Managing Manufacturer Facilities: Editing Facility Information’.

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TJX requires vendors and agents to maintain & update the activity status of each facility in ACT. Facilities are active if they currently have PO’s on order or if they have been used in the last 12 months. If a facility is no longer active, the status must be changed to inactive on the Manufacturer Facility Details screen by: 1) Click the ‘Inactivate’ button 2) A box will pop up asking to confirm that you want to make this facility inactive:

3) After clicking ‘Yes’, the screen will refresh, the status will change to ‘Inactive’, and the and buttons will be removed from the bottom of the screen. For a sample screenshot of this, please see the next section “Managing Manufacturer Facilities: Activating a Facility”

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If an inactive facility needs to be made active again, this can be done from the Manufacturer Facility Details screen by: 1) Click the ‘Activate’ button 2) A box will pop up asking to confirm that you want to make this facility active:

3) After clicking ‘Yes’, the screen will refresh, the status will change to ‘Active’, and the and buttons will reappear at bottom of the screen.

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For TJX Agents Only: The Customized Search screen allows the agent to search for facilities by various criteria. t can be accessed in the menu and by clicking on . The search criteria are:

A. Vendor Name B. Vendor Country – as it is entered in TJX’s system C. Facility Country – as it is entered in ACT D. Facility Type – Origin Conferring, Packing, or Both Origin Conferring & Packing E. Status – Active, Inactive, or All F. Verified Between – This is a date range for when a facility was last verified.

The search results are given in the same way as facilities are listed on the Manufacturer Facility List screen and can be sorted, printed, and exported to Excel as well.

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Search and View Purchase Order(s) or Style(s) There are three menu options available for you to search and view your purchase order(s) and style(s): 1. Home 2. Styles 3. POs

About the Home screen

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Option A Option B Search and view only one purchase order or style. Search and view a group of purchase orders or styles.

Note: On the Home screen, helpful information will display when you wave your mouse over this symbol .

Follow these steps to select your search criteria: Option A: ¾ Select a TJX division. ¾ Enter a root purchase order number (6 digits) OR a vendor style number. Style numbers must be entered exactly as written on the purchase order. If the vendor style number is not found in the search, then search by root purchase order number or use option B. ¾ Click the ‘Search’ button.

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Search and View Purchase Order(s) or Style(s) (continued)

About the Home screen (continued)

Follow these steps to select your search criteria: Option B: ¾ Select a TJX division OR all divisions. Selecting ‘All’ divisions will search for purchase orders and styles for one or more divisions. Selecting one division will search only for purchase orders and styles for that one division. ¾ For TJX Agents only, select specific vendor(s) OR all vendors. To select multiple vendors, hold the ‘Ctrl’ button and select vendors (maximum 20). Vendor list includes only vendors with purchase orders written in the last 15 months. Vendor name displays as created in TJX’s Purchase Order System. ¾ Select a Cancel Date range. Cancel Date Between allows you to select a specific date range of 90 days or less from today. To select a cancel date range, enter the dates in mm/dd/yyyy format in the boxes OR click the calendar buttons and select a date from the calendar. Cancel Date (from today) allows you to select a predetermined date range. Clicking the arrow will display three date range options from which to choose. Two years of purchase orders are available in ACT. ¾ Select to view styles based on status (optional). Security Filing Status allows you to narrow your search to display styles based on level of completion in ACT. Classification Status may be used to search for styles with a ‘Classified’, ‘Unclassified’, or ‘Contact TJX’ status. Manufacturer Status will narrow your search to include ‘All’ styles or those with a ‘Complete’ or ‘Incomplete’ status. Country of Origin Status may be used to search for ‘All’ styles or those with an ‘Incomplete’ or ‘Complete’ status. Statuses are explained in greater detail on the following pages. ¾ Click the ‘Search’ button. If the results for the search criteria entered are too long, ACT will display a message advising you to narrow your search. You must narrow your search to ensure all purchase orders and styles are included in your search results.

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Search and View Purchase Order(s) or Style(s) (continued)

Purchase order and style information will be available for viewing and classifying in ACT only after it has been entered into TJX’s Purchase Order System and allocated (2 digit DC prefix is assigned to the 6 digit root PO). Note: If you have searched by only one style or purchase order for one division (search Option A), then search results will display only that one style or purchase order for the division you selected. If you have searched for purchase orders or styles in a cancel date range (search Option B), then all styles on all purchase orders will appear. Results displayed will be based upon criteria selected.

For TJX Agents only, vendor name will display as it appears in TJX’s Purchase Order System. Search results containing multiple vendors will display sorted in alphabetical order by vendor name. To display a ‘Vendor Detail’ screen, click a blue highlighted vendor name in this column. TJX Agents are required to use this information to verify that the vendor name and address show in ACT is accurate. The vendor’s item or style will display as it has been written by the TJX buyer on the purchase order and entered to TJX’s Purchase Order System. Each vendor style must be classified in ACT and must appear in ACT exactly as it will appear on the vendor’s commercial invoice. • If a vendor style is incorrect or blank, contact the buyer and/or merchandising assistant to request a correction of the vendor style in TJX’s Purchase Order System. (Note if the style has been ordered by multiple divisions, then the buyer and/or merchandising assistant for each division must be contacted). • Do not classify the style until the vendor style number has been corrected. Each unique vendor style will be displayed only once, regardless of color, cost, etc. or differences that may have been written on multiple lines on a purchase order. Purchase Order number (6 digit), TJX Division name, Exit Country and Purchase Order

Cancel Date will display for each vendor style.

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Search and View Purchase Order(s) or Style(s) (continued)

To sort, click a red underlined column title to sort by that one column, selected column will be indicated by an . Note: For vendor users, search results will initially display sorted by vendor style in alphabetical / ascending order. For agent users, search results will initially display sorted by vendor name in alphabetical order.

To view multiple pages, use the buttons above the ‘Status’ column. To view additional information about your style, such as HTS number assigned, manufacturer or country of origin, move the scroll bar, located at the bottom of the screen, to the right.

To return to the ACT Home screen, so that you may perform a different search, click the link located at the top of the screen.

To select styles to print or export to an Excel spreadsheet,

¾ Check the box or boxes ( ) in the column to left of each style or the box for all styles / pages.

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Search and View Purchase Order(s) or Style(s) (continued)

About the Styles Menu

The styles menu allows you to view your styles using either a customized search or an automated (predefined) search.

These options may be viewed by clicking on the navigation menu.

Four search options are available from the ‘Styles’ menu:

¾ Customized Search will launch a search screen that will look and function the same as the Home screen. ¾ Incomplete Styles, Contact TJX Styles and Country Mismatch Styles are automated (predefined) search options. These may be used to narrow your search to display styles which meet the predefined criteria. They may also be used as ‘work queues’ for managing your styles in ACT. • Incomplete Styles may be used to search for styles which have not been completed in ACT. • Contact TJX Styles may be used to search for styles with a ‘Contact TJX1’ or ‘Contact TJX2’ classification status. Contact TJX classification statuses are explained in greater detail on the following pages. • Country Mismatch may be used to search for styles in which the manufacturer’s address and the country of origin entered for a style do not match.

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Search and View Purchase Order(s) or Style(s) (continued)

About the Styles menu (continued)

All automated (predefined) search options or ‘work queues’ may be customized using the following filters:

¾ Vendor (For TJX Agents only) may be used to view styles for one or more vendors. ¾ Exit Country will narrow your search to display styles exiting from specific countries. ¾ Vendor Country (agents only) may be used to show styles ordered from vendors located within a specific country. To select multiple vendors, exit countries or vendor countries, hold the ‘Ctrl’ button and select vendors (maximum 5). ¾ Cancel Date Between OR Cancel Date (from today) will filter your search to display styles with cancel dates within a chosen range. Cancel Date Between allows you to select a specific date range of 90 days or less from today. To select a cancel date range, enter the dates in mm/dd/yyyy format in the boxes OR click the calendar buttons and select a date from the calendar. Cancel Date (from today) allows you to select a predetermined date range. Clicking the arrow will display three date range options from which to choose. Two years of purchase orders are available in ACT.

To customize your search from a ‘work queue’ or predefined search, select the next to the filter you would like to use. Then click the button.

To clear your search criteria, so that you may perform a different search, click the button.

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Search and View Purchase Order(s) or Style(s) (continued) About the POs menu

Two search options are available from the ‘POs’ menu: ¾ Customized Search ¾ Incomplete POs

From the ‘Customized Search’ screen, you may select your search criteria by using the available filters: ¾ Division allows you to select specific divisions or ‘All’ divisions. ¾ Root PO# lets you narrow your search to display all DC prefixes on order under the same root purchase order. ¾ Vendor Name (For TJX Agents only) may be used to view purchase orders for one or more vendors. ¾ Vendor Country (For TJX Agents only) may be used to show orders from vendors located within a specific country. ¾ PO SF Status allows you to select criteria based on security filing status. Statuses are explained in greater detail on the following pages. ¾ Exit Country will narrow your search to display styles exiting from specific countries. To select multiple vendors, divisions, exit countries or vendor countries, hold the ‘Ctrl’ button and select vendors (maximum 5) ¾ Cancel Date Range OR Start Ship Date Range options will filter your search to display styles with cancel or start ship dates within a chosen range. Cancel Date Between OR Start Ship Date Between allows you to select a specific date range of 90 days or less from today. To select a date range, enter the dates in mm/dd/yyyy format in the boxes OR click the calendar buttons and select a date from the calendar. Select a Day Range allows you to select a predetermined cancel date or start ship date range. Clicking the arrow will display three date range options from which to choose. Two years of purchase orders are available in ACT.

To customize your search from a ‘work queue’ or predefined search, select the next to the filter you would like to use. Then click the button.

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Search and View Purchase Order(s) or Style(s) (continued) About the POs menu (continued)

¾ Incomplete POs is an automated (predefined) search option. This may be used to narrow your search to display purchase orders which meet the predefined criteria. It may also be used as a ‘work queue’ for managing your purchase orders and styles in ACT. ¾ Vendor Name (agents only) may be used to view purchase orders for one or more vendors. ¾ Vendor Country (agents only) may be used to show orders from vendors located within a specific country. ¾ Exit Country will narrow your search to display styles exiting from specific countries. To select multiple vendors, exit countries or vendor countries, hold the ‘Ctrl’ button and select vendors (maximum 5) ¾ Cancel Date Range, Select a Day Range or Select a Start Ship Date Range options will filter your search to display styles with cancel or start ship dates within a chosen range. Cancel Date Between allows you to select a specific date range of 90 days or less from today. To select a date range, enter the dates in mm/dd/yyyy format in the boxes OR click the calendar buttons and select a date from the calendar. Select a Day Range OR Select a Start Ship Date Range allows you to select a predetermined cancel date or start ship date range. Clicking the arrow will display three date range options from which to choose. Two years of purchase orders are available in ACT.

From the ‘Search Results’ screen, you may view more information for an entire purchase order or information related to the styles on a purchase order.

¾ To view style details for a specific purchase order on a ‘Style Search Results’ screen, select . ¾ To view details about all styles on a purchase order, select the blue highlighted PO number. This will launch the search results screen shown on the following page. TJX Automated Compliance Tool -- User Guide, Help, & Glossary July 2009 Page 23 of 59 How to Use ACT

Search and View Purchase Order(s) or Style(s) (continued) About the POs menu (continued)

This search results screen provides security filing details pertaining to the specific purchase order you selected from the previous ‘Work Queue’ screen, including manufacturer name, country of origin and HTS Number.

¾ To view style details for a specific purchase order, select the link.

¾ The feature has been added to ACT to meet future security filing requirements. Users may be required to use this feature on an ‘as needed’ basis, and will be given instructions from TJX at that time.

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Choose a Style to Complete Reference the Purchase Order information for the style(s) you will be classifying: • Each Style must be classified before the Purchase Order is booked with the TJX freight forwarder. • Obtain a sample or written details of the style you will be classifying (composition, construction, use, value, country of origin, and other applicable details). • Determine the country that the manufacturing facility is located

Follow these steps to choose a style to complete:

1)1 Confirm the of the style you would like to classify: A ‘Green’ status indicates that the style has been completed with no discrepancies. A ‘Red’ status indicates that the style is incomplete or has a ‘Contact TJX1’ or ‘Contact TJX2’ status. Contact TJX statuses are explained in greater detail on the following pages. A ‘Yellow’ status indicates that the manufacturer’s address and the country of origin entered for a style do not match.

2) 2 Determine if the style you are about to classify is a set. ¾ If the style is not a set, then proceed to Step 3 below.

¾ If the style is a set, then you must check the box ( ) in the column for that style and then proceed to step 3 below. This will allow you to classify all the individual items or garments in the set on the following screen.

3)3 Click the button. This will take you to the ‘Style Maintenance’ screen where you will be required to: ¾ Answer a series of questions regarding the style you are classifying to obtain the HTS #. ¾ Select or add the name and address of the manufacturer. ¾ Select the item’s country of origin.

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Complete a Style

When the button has been clicked on the previous screen (Search Results) you will be taken to the ‘Style Maintenance’ screen, as shown below. This screen will display the following: • TJX Division(s) for the style you have selected on the Search Results screen. For styles ordered by multiple divisions, all applicable divisions will only display on this screen if they were included in your search results. • Vendor style selected on the Search Results screen. Styles ordered on multiple purchase orders are classified only once. ACT will assign the classification to all purchase orders with that style. • Is this a Set? Y (Yes) displays if you have checked the box ( ) in the column for the style on the Search Results screen. N (No) displays if you have not checked the box ( ) in the column for the style on the Search Results.

Follow these steps to complete your style:

1) Select the Product Category 1 that best applies to the style you are completing. (Use the drop down option to view all available product categories).

For help selecting the correct product category, click the button next to the product category drop down option. This will open a new window (‘Product Category Search’). Follow the below steps to search: ¾ Enter the type of item you are completing into the search criteria box provided.

¾ Click the button.

The results will display: • The product category(s) in which the type of item you are completing can be found. • The answers (‘Field Value’) that must be chosen to obtain the HTS # in that product category. Use these search results as a guide to select a product category and then to answer the questions to obtain the HTS # for your style.

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Complete a Style (continued)

Follow these steps to complete your style (continued): Answer a series of questions regarding the style you are completing, by following the below instructions: 2 ¾ Read each question carefully. ¾ Review each list of available answers carefully, using the drop down arrow. Some answer lists may require you to scroll down to view the entire list of available answers. ¾ Select the answer that applies to your style. ¾ Continue until you have answered the last question.

For help answering the questions, users must follow these steps:

1) If provided, click the icon appearing next to the answer drop down option arrow. A new window will open (‘Hint’), displaying a “hint” or information that TJX has provided to help you understand that specific question or list of answers.

2) Click the link displayed at the top right corner of the screen. Reference the Glossary of Terms that applies to the type of item you are completing.

3) For additional assistance, contact the TJX Customs Compliance team at [email protected].

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Complete a Style (continued)

Follow these steps to complete your style (continued):

3 Obtain and Save the Security Filing Details:

If the style is not a set, the HTS # and description will display after the last question is answered. ¾ Confirm the displayed description accurately describes the style you have classified. Note: Two HTS # may be provided for proper classification of certain types of products.

¾ Select the Manufacturer of the style you have classified. If you do not see the correct manufacturer

listed, you may add a new manufacturer by clicking the button. For instructions on how to add a manufacturer, see the ‘Managing Manufacturer Facilities’ section of this guide. ¾ Select the Country of Origin of the style you have classified.

¾ Save the Security Filing details by clicking the button. If this button is not clicked, then the ACT system will not retain the information and the style will continue to have a ‘Red’ or status.

To print a style detail sheet, click the button. This button will only display after the HTS # has been saved. The detail sheet contains the description and HTS # that has been saved in ACT.

Click the button to view the style’s , which will now be displayed as

‘Green’ or .

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Complete a Style (continued)

3 Obtain and Save the Security Filing Details (continued):

If the style is a set, the first series of questions applies to the first item in the set. After the last question in this series is answered, the HTS # and description will display. ¾ Confirm the displayed description accurately describes the item in the set you have classified. Note: For some types of sets, only one HTS # will apply and you may not need to classify each item in the set. Please refer to the “Frequently Asked Questions” portion of the Help and Glossary section for a list of common set classifications.

¾ Classify the next item(s) in the set:

1. Click the button. This will clear the questions and answers you had selected for the previous item in the set. 2. Select the product category and then answer a series of questions for the next item in the set. 3. Confirm the displayed description accurately describes the item in the set you have classified. 4. Continue Steps 1 -4 above until you have added and classified all items in the set.

¾ Enter the US$ Value, in the boxes provided, for each item in the set. The ‘Style first cost total value’ will be automatically calculated. ¾ Confirm the ‘Style first cost total value’ matches the negotiated cost of the style as written on the purchase order. ¾ Select the Manufacturer for each item in the set you have classified. If you do not see the correct

manufacturer listed, you may add a new manufacturer by clicking the button. For instructions on how to add a manufacturer, see the ‘Managing Manufacturer Facilities’ section of this guide.

¾ Select the Country of Origin for each item in the set you have classified.

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Complete a Style (continued)

3 Obtain and Save the Security Filing Details (continued):

If the style is a set (continued)

¾ Confirm all items in the set have been completed by selecting the checkbox. Once this has been selected, the will no longer be visible.

To print a style detail sheet, click the button. This button will only display after the HTS # has been saved. The detail sheet contains the description and HTS # that has been saved in ACT.

Click the button to view the style’s , which will now be displayed as

‘Green’ or .

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4 When classifying your style, if you receive a ‘Contact TJX1’, ‘Contact TJX2’ or a message instead of an HTS #, follow the below instructions: ¾ If you receive a ‘Stop’ message, this indicates that you have answered a question regarding your style incorrectly. Follow the instructions provided to correctly classify your style. Note: Be sure to carefully review composition, construction, use and other details about your item to ensure that you have chosen the correct product category.

If ‘Contact TJX1’ or ‘Contact TJX2 is received while classifying a style that is not a set, the below information will display in the ‘Description’ and ‘HTS Number’ fields.

¾ Save the ‘Contact TJX1’ or ‘Contact TJX2’ response as the status for your style by clicking the button. If this button is not clicked, the status will not be saved. ¾ Follow the e-mail instructions in the ‘Description’ field. In your email, be sure to include the specific information requested in the ‘Description’ field.

If ‘Contact TJX1’ or ‘Contact TJX2 is received while classifying a style that is a set, the below information will display in the ‘Description’ and ‘HTS Number’ fields.

¾ Enter the US$ value for the item in the set for which you received the ‘Contact TJX’. ¾ Complete the next item(s), following the set instructions on the previous pages of this user guide. ¾ Save the ‘Contact TJX1’ or ‘Contact TJX2’ response and any Security Filing details entered for the

set by clicking the button. If this button is not clicked, the status will not be saved. ¾ Follow the e-mail instructions in the ‘Description’ field. In your email, be sure to include the specific information requested in the ‘Description’ field.

¾ Click the button to view the style’s , which will now be displayed as ‘Red’ or .

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Edit or Change the Security Filing Details for a Style (as necessary) Security Filing details for a style may be edited or changed. Security Filing details may be edited as a result of any of the following scenarios: • An error was made in completing the style initially. • Details or information about the style were changed after the style was completed, for example: - The styling, construction, composition, or value / cost of the item was changed, affecting the styles classification. - Subsequent shipments of the style have been manufactured by a different facility. • The TJX Agent has reviewed the information provided or completed by a vendor and has found a discrepancy that must be corrected.

If the style is not a set, follow these steps to change the security filing information for your style:

¾ On the ‘Search Results’ screen, click the button. This will take you to the next screen (Style Maintenance).

¾ To edit the classification for a style, click the button. The item to be reclassified will be highlighted ‘yellow’. Follow the instructions provided in the ‘Complete a Style’ section of this guide.

¾ To edit the ‘Manufacturer’ or ‘Country of Origin’ for a style, click the button next to the field. If you do not see the correct manufacturer listed, you may add a new manufacturer by clicking the

button. For instructions on how to add a manufacturer, see the ‘Managing Manufacturer Facilities’ section of this guide.

¾ Save the changes by clicking the button. If this button is not clicked, then the ACT system will not retain the changes.

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Edit or Change the Security Filing Details for a Style (as necessary) (continued)

If the style is a set, follow these steps to change the classification for an item or to remove an item from a set:

¾ On the ‘Search Results’ screen, click the button. This will take you to the next screen (Style Maintenance).

¾ To edit the classification for an item in a set, click the button for that item. The item to be reclassified will be highlighted yellow. Next follow the instructions provided in the ‘Complete a Style’ section of this guide.

¾ To delete an item from a set, click the button for that item. The item to be deleted will be highlighted yellow, indicating that it has been selected for deletion.

¾ To add an item to a set, click the button, and then follow the instructions provided in the ‘Complete a Style’ section of this guide. ¾ To mark / indicate that the set has been completed (all items in the set have been added and completed), select the checkbox. Once this has been selected, the will no longer be available.

¾ Save the changes by clicking the button. If this button is not clicked, then the ACT system will not retain the changes. If this button is not clicked, then the ACT system will not save the edited information.

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Copy the Security Filing Details for a Style (as necessary) Security Filing details for a style may be copied from one style to another style. Security Filing details may be copied only if all of the following criteria are met: • Both styles have the same composition and construction, except for minor elements, such as color or scent that do not affect HTS # classification. • The $US value is the same for both styles • Both styles have the same use and HTS # classification. • Both styles have the same manufacturer and country of origin and were ordered by the same vendor. • Neither style has a ‘Contact TJX1’ or Contact TJX2’ classification status.

• The style you are copying from must have a ‘Green’ security filing status.

Follow these steps to copy the security filing details from one style to another style:

¾ On the ‘Search Results screen, Check the box ( ) in the column to left of the style you would like to copy from.

¾ Click the button. This will launch the below ‘Copy Style Information’ screen below:

¾ Enter the style number in the ‘Copy to vendor style number’ that you would like to copy to, in the box provided.

¾ Click the button. ¾ Verify that is now noted at the top of the ‘Copy Style Information’ screen.

¾ Click the button to view the style’s , which will now be displayed as ‘Green’

or .

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Help & Glossary

• How do I access the Help & Glossary section? • What types of resources are available in Help & Glossary?

Access & Registration

• Who may be registered as an ACT user? • Can the system be accessed from any computer?

Purchase Order and Style Search

• The style number I have searched for cannot be found. What should I do? • The style number displayed in ACT does not match the style number written on the purchase order. What should I do? • I work for one of TJX’s buying agents. I do not see one of our vendors listed in the “Vendor Name” drop down list. How should I search for this vendor’s purchase orders or styles? • May I view the history of any style and make corrections, as necessary?

Classifying through ACT

• When should I begin to classify a purchase order through ACT? • Do I need to classify the same style more than once? • I cannot find the correct Product Category. What should I do? • This icon appears next to some questions and answers. What does it mean? • How do I change or edit the HTS # for a style? • I do not agree with the HTS # or ‘Product Description’ that was displayed. Should I save the HTS #? • ACT did not provide an HTS #. What should I do? • What are some common types of sets? • What types of packaging must be separately classified? • How do I make changes to a set that has already been classified? • ‘Contact TJX’ is displayed as the status for one of my styles. Can I reclassify this style?

General Questions

• Is ACT only used to classify orders placed with TJX U.S. Divisions? • I have additional questions. Who should I contact?

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Help & Glossary

Q: How do I access the Help & Glossary section?

A: Click on the link on the top, right corner of the screen. Then, use the bookmarks on the left side of the screen to help navigate you.

Q: What types of resources are available in Help & Glossary?

A: The ACT User Guide, Glossary of Terms, Frequently Asked Questions, and Contact information are all available through the Help & Glossary link.

Access & Registration

Q: Who may be registered as an ACT user?

A: The Automated Compliance Tool must be used only by vendor and agent staff members that have detailed knowledge of the ordered merchandise (such as composition, construction, use, value, country of origin, etc.).

Q: Can the system be accessed from any computer?

A: Yes. Act is an internet application. Any web browser may be used, however Internet Explorer Version 6 and higher will provide better viewing capabilities. For further instructions, see page 5 of the ACT User Guide, “How to Access the ACT Website”.

Purchase Order and Style Search

Q: The style number I have searched for cannot be found. What should I do?

A: If a style number cannot be found in your search, follow these steps:

1. Confirm that the style number written on the purchase order matches the number that was entered into ACT. 2. Search by purchase order number instead of by style #. 3. Search by cancel date (see ‘Option B’ on page 6 of the ACT User Guide). 4. Contact the buyer’s merchandise assistant if the style cannot be located or if the style number in the ACT system does not match the number on the purchase order. Do not classify the style until the merchandise assistant has made any necessary corrections.

Q: The style number displayed in ACT does not match the style number written on the purchase order. What should I do?

A: If the style number in the system is not correct, do not continue to classify the style. Contact the buyer’s merchandise assistant to request that a correction be made in the system. Once the correction is made, the style may be classified through ACT.

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Purchase Order and Style Search (continued)

Q: I work for one of TJX’s buying agents. I do not see one of our vendors listed in the “Vendor Name” drop down list. How should I search for this vendor’s purchase orders or styles?

A: Vendor names are displayed as they appear in the TJX Purchase Order System. If you are unable to locate a vendor name, follow these steps:

1. Review the “Vendor Name” drop down list carefully. Does the vendor have an alternate name that appears (i.e. full name, abbreviated name, etc.)? 2. Select “All Vendors” instead. In your search results, see if the vendor you are searching for appears under an alternate name. 3. Search by the vendor’s purchase order # or style # instead. The vendor’s name that appears in TJX’s Purchase Order System will display in your search results. Note: If you see a vendor’s name is displaying incorrectly, send an email to [email protected]. Include the PO # with a detailed description of the issue.

Q: May I view the history of any style and make corrections, as necessary?

A: Styles which have shipped within the last two years may be reclassified (the HTS # may be edited or changed). For further instructions, see page 15 of the ACT User Guide, “How to Use ACT, Step 5: Edit or Change the HTS # for a Style”.

Classifying through ACT

Q: When should I begin to classify a purchase order through ACT?

A: Purchase orders are available for viewing and classifying in ACT once they have been entered into TJX’s Purchase Order System. If the allocation (2 digit DC prefix) for the purchase order has been received by the vendor or agent, then this means the order has been entered to TJX’s system.

TJX requires each item, or style, that is ordered to be classified before the merchandise is booked with the TJX freight forwarder.

Q: Do I need to classify the same style more than once?

A: Once a style has been classified through ACT, the HTS # is then applied across all divisions. ACT will also apply this same HTS # to these styles if they are re-ordered.

Q: I cannot find the correct Product Category. What should I do?

A: For help selecting the correct product category, click the button next to the Product Category drop down option (see page 10 of the ACT User Guide, “How to Use ACT, Step 4: Select the Product Category” for further instructions).

If you are still unable to locate the correct product category, send an email to [email protected]. In your email, be sure to include the PO # and a detailed description of your style.

Q: This icon appears next to some questions and answers. What does it mean?

A: TJX has provided ‘hints’ or information to help you understand that specific question or list of answers. When the icon is clicked, a new window will open, displaying the information.

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Classifying through ACT (continued)

Q: How do I change or edit the HTS # for a style?

A: See page 15 of the ACT User Guide, “How to Use ACT, Step 5: Edit or Change the HTS #(s) for a Style (as necessary)”.

Q: I do not agree with the HTS # or ‘Product Description’ that was displayed. Should I save the HTS #?

A: No. If you do not agree with the HTS # or Product Description provided, send an email to [email protected]. In your email, be sure to include the following:

• Purchase order number • A detailed description of the style • A ‘screen print’ of the questions and answers selected prior to receiving the “Contact TJX” message • A completed commodity detail checklist (if one is provided for the type of item you are classifying in the TJX International Logistics Guide, Appendix 5).

Q: ACT did not provide an HTS #. What should I do?

A: Send an email to [email protected]. In your email, be sure to include a detailed description of your style.

Q: What are some common types of sets?

A: For most sets, each individual item in the set will need to be separately classified through ACT. Examples of these types of sets are:

• Shirt and pants sets • Hat, scarf and gloves • Gift sets, including bath gel, lotion, and a candle packed in a decorative basket • Candleholders packaged with wrapped candles • Gift sets for a baby, including a blanket, rattle, and a photo album • Sheet sets

For instructions on how to classify the above types of sets, see page 9 of the ACT User Guide, “How to Use ACT, Step 3: Choose a Style to Classify”.

There are a few types of sets that do not need to be separately classified through ACT. These are:

• Flatware sets • Cruet (oil and vinegar) sets • Sets of coasters • Manicure Sets (containing a nail clipper, nail file, nail brush and cuticle scissors or similar nail grooming instrument) • Boxed sets of hanging Christmas ornaments To classify the above sets, do not check the box ( ) in the column when selecting a style to classify. Then, follow the instructions beginning on page 12 of the ACT User Guide, “How to Use ACT, Step 4 – Classify a Style; if the style is not a set”. ACT – Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What types of packaging must be separately classified?

A: Packaging that is intended to be thrown away after it is opened does not need to be separately classified. However, if the package is designed to be re-used once the item is opened, it must be classified separately from its contents.

If your style contains packaging that must be classified separately, it is now considered a ‘set’. For further instructions on how to classify a set, see page 9 of the ACT User Guide, “How to Use ACT, Step 3: Choose a Style to Classify”.

Q: How do I make changes to a set that has already been classified?

A: See page 15 of the ACT User Guide, “Step 5: Edit or Change the HTS #(s) for a Style (as necessary)”.

Q: ‘Contact TJX’ is displayed as the status for one of my styles. Can I reclassify this style?

A: No. If a ‘Contact TJX’ message is displayed, follow the instructions on page 14 of the ACT User Guide, “How to Use ACT, Step 4: Classify a Style”.

General Questions

Q: Is ACT only used to classify orders placed with TJX U.S. Divisions?

A: Yes. Only purchase orders written for T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, or A.J. Wright may be classified through ACT. For orders placed with a TJX division outside the United States, please refer to the instructions in the TJX Logistics Guide at www.tjxlogistics.com.

Q: I have additional questions. Who should I contact?

A: Inquiries relating to user access and registration may be emailed to [email protected]. If additional assistance is needed, please contact the TJX Customs Compliance team at [email protected].

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Apparel and Accessories Glossary

A Garment worn outdoors to protect the wearer from the weather or the elements. Anorak, Jacket, Windbreaker Jackets have the following characteristics: • length reaching the waist but no further than mid-thigh, and • full or partial front openings, and • long sleeves.

Mid thigh is the lowest point reached by the fingertips when the arms are placed at the sides of the body with the fingers extended. Shirt-jackets are a hybrid garment, as they could be either a shirt or jacket. For these garments to be classified as a jacket they need 3 or more of the following characteristics: • heavy weight shell fabric • full or partial lining • pockets at or below the waist • back vents or pleats, or side vents with back seam • Eisenhower styling (waist length, fabric band at hem and sleeves) • belt or simulated belt or elasticized waist on hip length or longer garment • large buttons, toggles, snaps, or heavy duty zipper • lapels • long sleeves without cuffs • tightening at the cuff • tightening at the waist or bottom of the garment

If the garment does not have three or more of the above design features it is classified as a shirt. Artificial Man-made fibers that are produced by transforming natural organic polymer such as cellulose and wood pulp.

Examples include: acetate, cupro, rayon, and viscose. Return to Top B Bathrobes, dressing Garments worn inside the home for comfort not outside the home in public. gowns, negligees and These garments have the following characteristics: bath wraps • loose fitting, • length reaching to the mid-thigh or below, • a frontal opening with or without a means of closure, • sleeves are usually present, but are not necessary

Women’s bath wraps are classified as a bathrobe. Men's bath wraps, which usually cover only the lower torso, are not classified as a bathrobe. Beach Robes / Swim Have the same features and functions as bathrobes, although they are worn in a different Cover ups setting. They are designed to be worn after the wearer has been in the water. They absorb water, provide warmth, protect the body, and cover the body for modesty purposes.

Cover ups must extend from shoulder to mid-thigh and be relaxed in both cut and style, lacking in structure and coverage, to be worn alone as a dress. Therefore cover-up, which has similar features and functions as a bathrobe should be classified in the same manner as a bathrobe.

Blanket sleeper A one-piece, full body footed sleeping garment for a young child with a zipper extending from the neckline to one pant leg. It is usually made of knit, man-made fabric that has been

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Blazer / Suit-type Garment designed to be worn over a lighter outer garment (such as a shirt) where some jackets degree of formality is required. They have the following characteristics: • tailored, • have a full frontal opening without a closure or with a closure other than a zipper, • sleeves, • 3 or more panels (excluding the sleeves), two of which are at the front, sewn together lengthwise, • does not extend below mid-thigh, • not worn over another coat, jacket or blazer.

Blocked to Shape A way of making hats where the shape of the hat is made by placing it on a form and molding it by steam or heat. Blouses An upper-body garment for a woman or girl. Blouses have the following characteristics: • extend from the neck area to or below the waist, • cover the shoulders, • may have sleeves or be sleeveless (must not have oversized armholes), • full or partial opening at the neckline, • my have any type of collar, including a hood, or no collar, • closes right side over left side

Knit blouses must have a stitch count of 10 stitches per centimeter in each direction counted on an area measuring at least 10 cm by 10 cm. If the garment has any of the following features, it is not classified as a blouse: • pockets below the waist, • ribbed waistband or other tightening at the bottom oversized or excessively revealing arm or neck openings that require another garment to be worn underneath for modesty.

Bodyshirts A knit, one-piece garment that covers the torso. Typically is a shirt with long tails that snap between the legs. Booties A baby's sock-like shoe. For US Customs purposes, infant booties must not have soles that are sewn or glued on. Bra A garment worn to support the breasts. It typically consists of two cups held in place with shoulder straps and elastic in the center back.

Sport bras feature wide should straps, two-ply front panels, mesh fabric, and elasticized bottom band. Braid A flat or round narrow fabric made by weaving a set of yarns to form a pattern running diagonally down the length of the material. Briefs / Boxer shorts Tight fitting short underpants with an elastic waistband worn by men or boys. These are underwear garments which are worn under other garments and are not exposed to view when the wearer is dressed for appearance in public, indoors or outdoors.

Bustier A tight-fitting often strapless top worn as a bra or outer garment. Return to Top C Camisole An upper body garment for a woman or girl that is similar to a tank-top. Camisoles have the following characteristics: • shoulder sharps 1 inch or less in width TJX Automated Compliance Tool• -- theUser top Guide, of the Help, back & Glossary panel is cut straight across Julythe back2009 Page 41 of 59

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Cap A covering for the head. For US Customs purposes, a cap must cover the crown of the head. Capelets Capelets typically have the following characteristics: • front and back coverage, • does not reach the waist, • side coverage does not extend to the elbow

Depending on the style and coverage, capelets are generally classified as accessory type garments. Please contact TJX for assistance with classification. Capes Garment worn outdoors to protect the wearer from the weather or the elements (rain, snow, cold, etc.) Capes have the following characteristics: • reach the waist or below, and side coverage that extends to the elbow or below, • hang loosely from the shoulders with front and back coverage, • sleeveless, usually slits for the arms

Chief Fiber The fiber that makes up the greatest percentage by weight of the garment’s fiber content. If the garment is made from a fabric with two or more textile materials, the one textile material which predominates by weight over each other single textile material is the chief fiber. When no one textile material predominates, a 50/50 blend, the garment is to be classified as if consisting wholly of one textile. TJX must be contacted to determine the chief fiber and classification number. Customs may choose to determine fiber content with a laboratory test at time of entry. For this reason, TJX would request that 50/50 blend fabric is not used in our garment production.

Coat Garment worn outdoors to protect the wearer from the weather or the elements. Coats have the following characteristics: • length reaches to the thigh or longer, • full front opening • long sleeves

Composite Goods Have the following characteristics: • made up of different components (e.g. pants and suspenders), • components are adapted one to the other and are mutually complementary, • together they form a whole, and would not normally be offered for sale in separate parts.

Items that are composite goods would include suspenders made from the same fabric as the pants, with buttons for attachment on the pants. Corduroy A strong, durable fabric with vertical pile stripes formed by an extra set of filing yarns.

Corset A tight stiff undergarment worn to support or give shape to waist and hips.

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Cotton Restraints Garments which are made from cotton fibers in the following weights are subject to the cotton quota restrictions and cotton duty rate.

Garments subject to cotton restraints have the following characteristics: • the cotton fiber content equals 50% or more of the garment’s total weight, or • the cotton, wool, fine animal hair, and man-made fiber content equals 50% or more of the garment’s total weight, and the cotton fiber content is equal to or greater than the weight of the man-made fiber and the combined weight of the wool and fine animal hair.

The following fiber contents would be subject to the cotton quota restraints: • 50% cotton, 50% silk • 25% cotton, 15% man-made, 10% wool, 50% silk

Coverall / Jumpsuit Garments that combine a shirt and trousers in a one-piece garment that covers the body from the neck and shoulder area to the knee or below. The garment can be worn alone without another outerwear garment. Creeper A one-piece, short sleeve babies' garment, with a snap crotch and without leg coverage. Also known as an onesie.

Return to Top D Dresses A one-piece garment for women or girls that covers the top of the body and extend to the mid-thigh or below. The lower portion encloses both legs in a single tube. Dresses may be worn without other outer garments. Return to Top E Elestomeric Yarn Filament yarn of synthetic textile material which does not break on being extended to three times its original length and which returns, after being extended to twice its original length, within a period of five minutes, to a length not greater than one and a half times its original length. Spandex is an elastomer, made from a synthetic rubbery material.

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Essential Character, To determine classification of a garment made from woven and knit fabrics or textile and Rules for nontextile components requires a determination of which component gives the item its Determining Essential Character.

To determine Essential Character: For upper or lower body garments, if one component exceeds 60% of the visible surface area, that component will determine the classification of the garment unless the other component: • forms the entire front of the garment; or • provides a visual significant decorative effect (e.g. a substantial amount of lace); or • is over 50 percent by weight of the garment; or • is valued at more than 10 times the primary component

If no component comprises 60% of the visible surface area, or if any of the above four listed conditions are present then TJX must determine the classification. For full body garment, that component which comprises 100% of the visible upper portion will determine classification of the garment unless the other component: • provides significant visual effect (e.g. substantial amount of lace); or • is over 60% by weight of the garment; or • is valued at more than 2 times the primary component.

If any of the above 3 listed conditions are present then TJX must determine the classification.

Return to Top F Fabric Insert Adding a decoration or design to a garment by cutting out pieces of the garment and then attaching or sewing in the design. Fabric Overlay A decoration or design made separately by cutting pieces of one material then attaching or sewing it to the outer surface of a garment. Felt A nonwoven fabric of wool, fur, hair, or other fibers, matted together by heat, moisture, and pressure. Fine Animal Hair Examples of fine animal hair include Mohair, Cashmere, and Angora. In some product categories Cashmere has its own classification number (sweaters), in other product categories it is combined as fine animal hair. Fourchettes A strip of fabric joining the front and back sections of a glove. Return to Top G Garter Elastic supports that attach to a girdle or belt, used to hold up stockings or pantyhose.

Gender Garments designed with a left over right closure at the front shall be regarded as men's or boys' garments, and those designed with a right over left closure at the front as women's or girls' garments. This rule does not apply where the cut of the garment clearly indicates that it is designed for one or other of the sexes. Garments which can not be identified as either men’s or boy’s garments or as women’s or girl’s garments are to be classified in the heading covering women’s or girls’ garments.

Girdle A support garment worn over the waist and hips to give the body a more slender appearance. It is typically made of stretch fabric with non-stretchable control panels.

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Return to Top H Halter Top A garment for a woman or girl that ties behind the neck and across the back, leaving the arms, shoulders, and back bare. Hat A covering for the head. For US Customs purposes, a hat must cover the crown of the head.

Hat, made by Hats made by assembling strips are those that are made of strips (5 cm or less in width) of assembling strips plaiting materials, textile fabrics, or plastic which are sewn together in a spiral starting from the crown of the head, each spiral overlapping the previous one. See also Plaiting Materials.

Hat, plaited Hats made by plaiting are those made directly into their finished shape by weaving strips of fibers or material. The fibers or strips are often arranged so that they radiate from the center of the crown of the head and are then woven with other fibers or strips that are wound in a spiral. This construction typically uses plaiting materials such as straw, raffia, sisal, strips of paper, or strips of plastic. Return to Top J Jacket See Anorak, Jacket, Windbreaker Jersey A plain weft-knitted fabric made of wool, cotton, nylon, rayon, or silk. Knitted on circular, flat-bed, or warp knitted methods. One side has lengthwise ribs (wales) and the other side has crosswise ribs (courses). Jumper A sleeveless, dress-like garment that usually has extended or oversized armhole openings. It is not intended to be worn alone and is designed to be worn with another upper body garment, such as a blouse or pullover. Jumpsuit See Coverall / Jumpsuit Return to Top K Knit to Shape Garments that are knit to shape are made on flat-bed knitting machines and have 50% or more of the outer surface area of the garment formed by major parts that have been knitted directly to the shape on they have on the garment. The term major parts is defined as integral components of a garment but does not include collars, cuffs, waistbands, plackets, pockets, linings, paddings, trim, accessories, or similar parts. Return to Top M Man-made Fibers made by chemical processing or by transforming natural polymers. Man-made fibers may be grouped as synthetic and artificial fibers. See artificial or synthetic for further information.

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Man-made Garments which are made from man-made fibers in the following weights are subject to the Restraints man-made quota restrictions and the man-made duty rate.

Garments subject to man-made have the following characteristics: • the man-made fiber content equals 50% or more of the garment’s total weight, or • the man-made fiber plus any cotton, wool and fine animal hair equals 50% or more of the garment’s total weight.

The following fiber contents would be subject to the cotton quota restraints: • 50% man-made 50% silk • 25% man-made, 15% cotton, 10% wool, 50% silk

Metalized Yarn A yarn that contains any amount of metal, no matter how small that amount of metal. Because the yarn is considered metalized, its entire weight is counted as “other” textile material when determining the “chief weight”. Mid-thigh The lowest point reached by the fingertips when the arms are placed at the sides of the body with the fingers extended. Mitten A hand covering enclosing the four fingers together and the thumb separately. Return to Top N Napped Fabric that has been brushed to make its surface soft and fuzzy (such a flannel or fleece).

Nightgowns A garment for women or girls worn to bed exclusively for sleeping. Nightgowns are long one piece shirt-style or pullover-style garments. Return to Top O Onesie A one-piece, short sleeve babies' garment, with a snap crotch and without leg coverage.

Also known as a creeper.

Outerwear Garments that are worn over underwear or undergarments. Overall A pant-like garment, except for an addition of a bib type front which covers from the waist to the chest and attaches to the back of the garment with shoulder straps. The bib must extend 6 inches above the natural waistline (proportionately less for children’s garments).

Return to Top P Pajamas Garments worn to bed exclusively for sleeping. Pajamas consist of two components covering the upper and lower torso. The upper part may be a pullover or shirt style, with any type of sleeves and a lower part that may be shorts or pants and may enclose the feet. Panties Tight fitting short underpants for women and girls that are fitted snuggly at the waist or hips. This term also includes bikini, hipster and thong style underwear. These are underwear garments which are worn under other garments and are not exposed to view when the wearer is dressed for appearance in public, indoors or outdoors.

Plaited Interlaced strands or strips of straw, or similar materials, typically used to make baskets and hats. Plaiting Materials Strips of fibers or materials, including straw, raffia, sisal, strips of paper, or strips of plastic, that are woven together. TJX Automated Compliance Tool -- User Guide, Help, & Glossary July 2009 Page 46 of 59

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Playsuit A general term for a one-piece garment for infants or children, intended to be worn alone as informal attire for casual wear. The item has shirt type coverage above the waist and shorts type coverage below the waist. Pullover A garment that covers the upper body without a full length front opening that is put on by pulling it over the head. Return to Top R Raincoats Woven outerwear garments that are primarily designed for protection against rain. The garments may be made of rubber or plastic or a fabric that has been treated to repel water.

Romper A one piece garment for infants or children, designed to be worn alone. The item has shirt or blouse coverage above the waist and shorts coverage below the waist.

Return to Top S Sarong Wrap A loose garment made of a long strip of cloth wrapped around the body that is worn as a skirt or dress. Seam The point where two or more pieces of fabric or leather are joined together by stitching.

Sets A group of garments or accessories imported together to be sold as one unit / style. For example, a baby blanket, hat, and rattle. For US Customs purposes, a suit (trousers and jacket) is not considered a set. Shelf-bra A bra that is built into a garment. Shirt An upper-body garment for a man or boy. Shirts have the following characteristics: 1. extend from the neck area to or below the waist, 2. cover the shoulders, 3. may have long or short sleeves (must not have oversized armholes or be sleeveless), 4. full or partial opening at the neckline, 5. may have any type of collar, including a hood, or no collar, 6. closes left side over right side

Woven shirts: 1. may have a rib knit waistband, provided the garment does not look like a windbreaker; 2. may have pockets below the waist, provided the garment does not look like a jacket.

Knit shirts: 1. must have a stitch count of 10 stitches per linear centimeter in each direction counted on an area measuring at least 10 cm by 10 cm, 2. may not have pockets below the waist.

Shirts for women or girls are defined under blouses. Shorts Trousers which do not cover the knee or below the knee. Shrug a women or girls small jacket, typically waist-length or shorter. Sizes Sizes by gender include: • Infant’s garments are sized 0-24 months. • Girl’s garments are sized 2T to 4T, 4 to 16. • Boy’s garments are sized 2T to 4T, 4 to 20. • Women’s garments are Junior, Missy, Petite, and Women • Men’s are garments larger than Boys size 20. TJX Automated Compliance Tool -- User Guide, Help, & Glossary July 2009 Page 47 of 59

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Skirt Garment covering the body below the waistline, and extending from the waist to the mid-thigh and below (may be above mid-thigh).

Skirts enclose both legs in a single tube with no fabric surrounding the legs separately.

Divided skirts are constructed so each leg is individually surrounded by fabric. When worn the leg separation is not visible from the front. The garment is not classified as a skirt or divided skirt if the waistline is more than 6 inches above the natural waistline (proportionately less for girls’ skirt or divided skirts); a back bib or attached straps are still classified as skirts or divided skirts.

Sleepwear Garments intended to be worn in a non-public setting for sleeping. Slip A garment worn under outer clothing, made the length of the dress, skirt, or top with which it is worn. It takes the place of a lining. Suit A set of garments, including, suit coat or jacket and one pair of trousers, shorts, skirt or divided skirt. All garments must be made up from identical fabric and have corresponding size. A vest may also be included. The jacket must be tailored and be made of 3 or more panels, not including sleeves. The vest front must be made of the same fabric as the outer surface of the other garments, but the back may be made of a different fabric.

Suit-type Jacket See Blazer Sunsuit An infant's or children's one-piece backless garment designed to be worn alone, with limited upper body coverage above the waist and panty or shorts coverage below the waist, typically having shoulder straps. Suspenders An adjustable elastic strap worn over the shoulders that attaches to the waistband and is used to support trousers, shorts, or skirts. Sweater Knit garments that have the following characteristics: • covers from the neck or shoulders to the waist or below. • have a stitch count of 9 or fewer stitches per 2 centimeters measured on the outer surface of the fabric, in the direction the stitches were formed, • may be pullover or full or partial frontal opening • may have any type of pocket treatment, • may have any type of collar treatment, including a hood, or no collar, or any type of neckline, • any sleeve length or sleeveless

If the garment has the following features, it is not classified as a sweater: • sherpa lining or a heavyweight fiberfill lining (including quilted lining), which are used to provide extra warmth to the wearer. • stitch counts larger than 9 stitches per 2 centimeters • tailored sweaters may be classified as suit-type jackets, please Contact TJX to confirm classification number.

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Sweatshirt A pullover style garment worn on the upper body with the following characteristics: • reaching to the waist or below, • long or short sleeves, • snug fitting bottom and cuffs (rib knit, elastic, drawstring) • may have pockets • variety of necklines (crew, boat, v-neck, hood, turn down collar)

The body of the garment and sleeves are made from a close-knit, unpatterned fabric, significantly napped on the inside surface only. The body does not include the bottom, cuffs, neckband and/or collar. Sweatshirts with full frontal openings are classified as jackets. Swimwear A term referring to garments designed for swimming. Garments that have multiple uses or garments that look like swim bottoms but are designed for running or athletics are not considered swimwear. Synthetic Man-made fibers that are produced by chemical processing. Examples include: acrylic, modacrylic, polypropylene, nylon, polyester, polyethylene, polyurethane, tactel, and vinyl.

Return to Top T Tailored To be tailored the garment must have a cut or construction made to fit the body, i.e.: panels, curved seams. Tank Top Sleeveless garments with oversized armholes. The front and the back may have a round, V, U, scoop, boat, square or other shaped neck. The top of the neckline is below the nape of the neck. The body is supported by straps not more than 2 inches in width reaching over the shoulders. Tights Form fitting hosiery covering the waist and the leg. Made of finely knit fabric with an elasticized waist. Trousers Garments with leg separations extending below the knee. Trousers may continue above the natural waistline, but less than 6 inches (proportionately less than for children). Gaucho pants, knickers, riding breeches, & jodhpurs are classified as trousers.

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T-shirt T-shirts are garments that have the following characteristics: • constructed from lightweight, plain jersey or interlock knit fabric (not over 200 grams per sq meter). • close-fitting or lower necklines (round, square, boat-shaped or v-shaped). • have only one or two of the following features: • small appliqué or embroidery or heat transfer • shoulder pads • small label on the outside of the garment • side slits • longer back panel or tail • cross-over neckband • sweat patch • close-fitting long sleeves

If the garment has any of the following features, it is not classified as a T-shirt: • any fabric other than plain jersey or interlock knit • any double layer fabric or heavy weight fabric (greater than 200 grams per sq meter) • a drawstring, rib knit waistband or other tightening at the bottom hem • a large appliqué or embroidery or heat transfer • mock turtleneck or high-crew neckline • large label • pierced construction (inserts in the body, sleeves, collar or pockets) • oversized garment (wide, loose-fitting body or sleeves) • sleeveless

Two or more colors Fabrics with two or more colored yarns in the either the warp or filling of the fabric (yarns in the warp and/or that run horizontal or vertical in the fabric). filling Note: different shades of the same color are considered different colors; white is considered a color. Return to Top V Vegetable Fiber Fibers that are made from plants. Examples include: flax / linen, hemp, jute, and ramie.

Vest Upper body garments that resemble sleeveless sweaters or jackets. They feature oversized armholes and are designed for wear over other outer garments such as blouses or shirts. Vests normally extend to the waist or slightly below. Return to Top W Water Repellent Treating fabric for garments designed for protection against rain. The use of rubber or plastic material or treating the fabric with a water repellent substance to make them suitable as rainwear. Water Resistant By US Customs standards a garment is water resistant if a rubber or plastic application to the outer shell, lining, or inner lining has been applied so that under pressure of 600 millimeters, not more than 1.0 gram of water penetrates the fabric after two minutes when tested in accordance with AATCC Test Method 35-1985. See ASTM designations D3600-81 and D 3781-79. A copy of the testing certificate must be submitted for all garments claiming to be water resistant. Wool Fiber The natural fiber gown by sheep or lamb. Merino is classified as wool, not as fine animal hair.

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Wool Restraint Garments which are made from wool fibers in the following weights are subject to the wool quota restrictions and wool duty rate.

Garments subject to wool restraints are garments in which the wool (including fine animal hair) component is greater than 17% by weight of all the component fibers. Please note that a garment must first be excluded from cotton restraints and man-made restraints before wool restraints may be applied. • See Cotton Restraints • See Man-made Restraints

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A Acetic acid A clear, colorless organic acid (C2H4O2) with a distinctive strong odor. Acetic acid is the primary acid in vinegar. Artificial fiber Man-made fibers that are produced by transforming natural organic polymer such as cellulose and wood pulp. Examples include: acetate, cupro, rayon, and viscose. Artificial stone An imitation of natural stone obtained by agglomerating pieces of natural stone or crushed / powdered natural stone with lime, cement, or other binders such as plastics. Artificially dried Dried by a process other than air or sun drying; for example, by heating or freeze-drying. Atomizer A dispenser that turns a liquid (such as perfume) into a fine spray. Return to Top B Barometer An instrument that measures the pressure of the atmosphere. Base metal Iron, steel, copper, nickel, aluminum, lead, zinc, tin, tungsten (wolfram), magnesium, cobalt, bismuth, cadmium, titanium, zirconium, manganese, chromium. Bean bag A large, soft, frameless chair typically having a cloth or flexible plastic shell filled with plastic bits.

Bedspread A decorative cloth cover for a bed. For US Customs purposes, bedding containing stuffing or filling cannot be classified as a bedspread. Bench A long seat for two or more people. Bentwood Wood that has been steamed and bent to form furniture. For US Customs purposes, only furniture made entirely or primarily of bentwood can be classified as bentwood. In addition, bentwood furniture does not include: • furniture made of bent or molded plywood • curved furniture made of flexible laminate materials • curved furniture formed by making close incisions with a cutter on one or both of the surfaces being bent • furniture made of wood that has been made to appear curved by sawing

Board game A game of strategy (for example, checkers, chess, or backgammon) played by moving pieces on a specially designed board. Bolster case A cover for a bolster pillow, which is long, typically a cylindrical pillow for a bed or sofa. For US Customs purposes, a bolster case must be at least 39 inches in length, sewn on three sides, and open on the fourth side (similar to a pillowcase). Bone china Fine porcelain that contains bone ash. For U.S. Customs purposes, the term bone china includes china or porcelain the body of which contains 25% or more of calcined bone or tricalcium phosphate.

Broom corn An implement for sweeping floors, etc., commonly made of the panicles or tops of broom corn, bound together or attached to a long wooden handle. Return to Top C Candle holder An item designed to hold a loose candle. For US Customs purposes, the item must have a pick, cup, indentation, or raised sides / rim to hold the candle in place. Candle holder, For US Customs purposes, the classification of poured, wax-filled candle holders is determined by the wax-filled component (wax or holder) which imparts the item's essential character. Cane A slender, strong but often flexible stem used for wickerwork, baskets, or furniture. Cast iron Iron that has been melted and poured into a mold to form the shape of a finished item.

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Ceramic Items made from clay and similar materials that are baked at a high temperature to make them hard. Examples include pottery, earthenware, and porcelain. Chain-driven A vehicle propelled by the use of a chain which causes one or more wheels to spin. Chair A seat typically having four legs and a back for one person. Cheval mirror A full-length mirror in a frame in which it may be tilted. China A translucent ceramic material, biscuit-fired at a high temperature, the glaze then fired at a low temperature. Chief fiber The fiber that makes up the greatest percentage, by weight, of the item's fiber content. If the item is made from a fabric with two or more textile materials, the one textile material which predominates by weight over each other single textile material is the chief fiber. Citronella A pale yellow / brown oil, obtained from the citronella plant, often used in insect repellent products, such as candles. Comforter A thick bed covering made up of two layers of cloth that has a stuffing or filling (such as down) in between the two layers. Condiment A substance or ingredient used to give flavor to food. Examples include spices, chutney, dressings, flavored / blended oils or vinegars. Confection A sweet preparation, such as candy. Coverlet See Bedspread Crystal Glass of fine quality and high clarity. For US Customs purposes, crystal must contain 24% or more lead. Cushion A soft pillow or pad used for sitting on or reclining on. Cut loops Cut loops are formed in tufted pile fabric construction when the top of a loop of yarn that has been pulled through a base fabric is cut or sheared. Return to Top D Damask A jacquard-woven fabric with highly detailed and decorative patterns. Detergent Any cleansing agent other than soap; a surfactant. Digital Electronically displayed numbers or information. Dishcloth A cloth for washing dishes. For US Customs purposes, no side can exceed 14 inches and the cloth must be square or approximately square. Duvet Similar to a comforter, but with a removable cover or shell. Duvet cover A cover for a duvet. For US Customs purposes, a duvet cover must consist of a top and bottom panel that are sewn on three sides and have a closure(s) on one side. Return to Top E Earthenware Ceramicware made of slightly porous clay fired at low heat. Enameled A glass-like, usually opaque, protective or decorative coating baked on metal, glass, or ceramicware.

Essential Character, Classifying a product made of multiple types of materials or having components made of different Rules for Determining materials requires a determination of which component imparts the Essential Character. The factor which determines an item's essential character varies between different kinds of products. Common factors used to decide an item's essential character may include: • the nature of the materials or components, such as their: size, quantity, surface area, weight, or value • the role of the materials or components in relation to the use of the product

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Return to Top F Folding chair A chair that can be folded or collapsed flat for easy storage or transport. Fountain pen / A pen that contains an internal reservoir of ink that supplies the ink to a metal writing point (the nib). Stylograph A stylograph is a type of fountain pen. Furniture Movable articles which are intended and constructed for placing on the floor or on the ground and which have a primarily functional purpose. For US Customs purposes, wall hanging items (such as wall cabinets, curios, or shelves) are not classified as furniture. Return to Top G Garden globe An item typically placed in the garden that consists of a decorative glass globe or ball placed on top of a stand made of plastic, agglomerated stone or stone. For U.S. Customs purposes, garden globes are classified based on the decorative glass globe or ball, not the stand. Glazed A coating of colored, opaque, or transparent material applied to ceramics before firing to provide a glossy finish. Greeting card A printed piece of paper or paperboard with a message of greeting or good wishes, usually given on a special occasion or holiday. Return to Top H Hammock A hanging seat or bed made of canvas or netted cord that is hung by supports attached at each end.

Hardcover A book bound with rigid boards on the cover and back. Hibachi A metal receptacle for holding live coals or other fuel, covered with a grill, usually used for outdoor cooking. Household articles Any article that is used in or around the home. Hurricane A candle holder or lantern with a glass chimney that protects the flame from the wind. The term hurricane is also commonly used to describe a decorative item having a shape and style similar to a glass chimney that may be used to hold or display a variety of small sized decorative items including flowers, potpourri, shells, etc. Return to Top J Jacquard A fabric with an intricate weave or pattern. Jam Made by boiling fruit with sugar in similar proportions. When cool, it has a moderately firm consistency and contains small pieces of fruit or fruit pulp. Jelly Made by boiling fruit juices with sugar. When cool it has a firm consistency and does not contain any pieces of fruits. Jewelry box A small box or case designed to hold jewelry. For US Customs purposes, a jewelry box must contain compartments specially designed and suitable for holding one or more pieces of jewelry.

Return to Top L Lantern A case with transparent sides (typically glass) for holding and protecting a light. LCD Liquid Crystal Display. A method of displaying readings using a liquid-crystal film, sealed between glass plates that changes its reflectiveness when a voltage is applied. Typically used on digital watches, portable computers, calculators, etc. Linen water A light fragrance added to water in an iron or sprayed on clothing or on linens such as sheets, bedding, and curtains. TJX Automated Compliance Tool -- User Guide, Help, & Glossary July 2009 Page 54 of 59

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Lithographically Offset printed. Any commercially printed item not done by laser printer, inkjet printer, or photocopier. printed Return to Top M Man-made Fibers made by chemical processing or by transforming natural polymer. Man-made fibers may be grouped as synthetic and artificial fibers. Manicure set For U.S. Customs purposes, a manicure set that is packaged for sale with a case specially designed to hold a nail clipper, nail file / buffer, cuticle scissors, cuticle pusher, nail brush, or similar instrument used exclusively for grooming the nails is classified under one HTS number.

Maraschino cherry A usually large cherry preserved in true or imitation maraschino liqueur. Marmalade A jelly made of citrus fruit which contains pieces of the fruit's rind / peel. Measuring device An instrument used to measure the dimensions, capacity, or amount of something. Mechanical pencil A pencil containing an internal mechanism which pushes thin graphite lead through the tip. Media storage Storage cases or racks for holding CD's, DVD's or VHS cassettes. Millefiori glassware A type of decorative glassware characterized by a flowerlike pattern. It is produced by cutting cross sections of fused bundles of glass rods of various colors and sizes to form flower shaped disks. These disks are applied to hot blown glassware such as a vase or bowl, which is then reheated and blown a second time. The finished product is a brilliantly coloured piece of glassware with an intricate ornamental design. (Italian: “thousand flowers”) Mirror A smooth glass surface on which images are reflected. For U.S. Customs purposes, decorative items made of mirror that are not intended for use to view one's own reflection are classified as decorative glass articles. Examples of such decorative items include: • etched mirrored wall hangings • mirrored trinket boxes • mirrored trays

Motorized toys A toy that contains a motor to produce motion. Return to Top N Napped Fabric that has been brushed to make its surface soft and fuzzy (such a flannel or fleece). Naturally dried Air-dried or sun-dried. Nightlight A dim electric light kept on through the night. Nightlights typically consist of a small plug fixture, that is inserted directly into an electrical outlet on the wall, and on which a small light bulb with a decorative shade are attached. Nutcracker Typically decorative or collectible and not functional. Return to Top O Osier Any of various willows whose tough, flexible twigs are used for basketry and furniture. Other holiday Includes 4th of July, Valentine's Day and St. Patrick's Day. Ottoman A stool or seat with a cushioned or upholstered top typically used to rest one's feet on or to sit on.

Return to Top P Panettone A festive Italian yeast cake flavored with candied fruit peels and raisins. Papier Mache A material, made from paper pulp or shreds of paper mixed with glue or paste, that can be molded into various shapes when wet and becomes hard when dry. TJX Automated Compliance Tool -- User Guide, Help, & Glossary July 2009 Page 55 of 59

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PDA Personal Digital Assistant; A pocket-size portable computer for storing appointments, addresses, memos, and to-do lists. Perfume A preparation containing natural essential oils or man-made oils, for imparting an agreeable or attractive smell to the human body. Perfume bottles, glass For U.S. Customs purposes, perfume bottles are classified based on the type of stopper, sprayer, or dispenser they contain. Pile Raised loops, tufts (cut loops), or other yarns or fibers that have been pulled through a base fabric and made to stand away or protrude from the surface of the base fabric. Pillow A cloth case stuffed with a soft filling, such as down or foam. For US Customs purposes, only pillows that can be used to support the head or body can be classified as a pillow. Small novelty pillows (such as door knob, crib, or very small novelty pillows) are classified as textile home articles.

Pillow cover A decorative cover for a pillow having a buttoned, zipper, or overlapping flap closure on one side or edge. Pillow protector An item designed for use as a protective cover or allergen barrier for a bed pillow used to support the head during sleep. Pillow sham A bedding item that is a decorative cover for a pillow. A pillow sham should have closure on all four sides, but still allow the insertion of a pillow (through a zipper, button, or overlapping flap).

Pillowcase A linen item that covers a bed pillow used to support the head during sleep. Must be of a size that fits a standard, queen, or king size bed pillow, and must be sewn on three sides with an open end on one side. Piping A fabric covered cord used to trim or decorate seams and edges of bed linen, comforters, cushions and similar articles. Plaited Interlaced strands or strips of straw, or similar materials, typically used to make baskets and hats.

Plaiting material Strips of fibers or materials, including straw, raffia, sisal, strips of paper, or strips of plastic, that are interwoven. Plastic, laminated Plastic that is made from layers of plastic bonded together. Plastic, reinforced Plastic that is made with fibers (typically fiberglass or carbon fiber) molded into it for additional strength. Polyresin A material made of crushed or powdered stone mixed with resins to form a solid stone like material in appearance. Porcelain A generally fine grain ceramic material, biscuit-fired at a low temperature, the glaze then fired at a very high temperature. Postcard A printed card for mailing without an envelope that has a space on one side for an address, short message, and a postage stamp. Preserve Similar to jam, but containing large or whole pieces of fruit. Printed Fabric having designs formed by colors that are applied with stencils, rollers, or screens. Some fabrics are printed with a single color on one or both sides to have the appearance of being dyed. For US Customs purposes, yarn dyed fabrics having patterns (typically stripes), are not classified as printed. PVC Polyvinyl Chloride. (See Vinyl) Return to Top Q Quilt A thick bed covering made up of two layers of cloth with a stuffing or filling (such as down) in between the two layers that is held in place with stitched designs.

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Return to Top R Rattan The stems of the rattan palm used for wickerwork, baskets, and furniture. Reduced-size (scale) A small object that represents a larger object, on which the size of all parts proportionally corresponds model to the larger, actual item. The model may be assembled or in the form of a kit ready for assembly.

Resin A type of plastic, such as polyester, vinyl, or epoxy. Return to Top S Sachet A small bag containing a perfumed powder or potpourri; often placed in closets, drawers, or similar storage areas to add scent to clothes and linens. Scrub A cleansing preparation that also contains a mild abrasive to exfoliate the skin. Seat A chair, stool, or bench intended to be sat in or on. The term "seat" also refers to the particular part of a chair, stool, or bench on which one rests in sitting. Soap A cleansing agent made usually by action of alkali on fat or fatty acids and consisting of sodium or potassium salts of such acids Sofa A long seat with arms and a back, typically upholstered or having removable cushions. Specially tempered Glass articles which have been pressed and toughened, making them considerably stronger than glassware ordinary glassware. Often glass articles which have been "tempered" (strengthened in some way) have not been "specially tempered" (strengthened by means of pressing or toughening).

Spices Plant or vegetable substances used to flavor foods or beverages. Examples include: cinnamon, pepper, and nutmeg. Stoneware A heavy, nonporous, non-translucent pottery that is fired at a high temperature. Stool A seat usually without back or arms supported by three or four legs or by a pedestal base in the center.

String lights A group of electric lights connected together on an electric wire, primarily used for decoration. Sweet biscuits Small flat cake or cookie like baked goods that are baked until hard and typically put up in sealed packages to allow for a long shelf life. Synthetic Man-made fibers that are produced by chemical processing. Examples include: acrylic, modacrylic, polypropylene, nylon, polyester, polyethylene, polyurethane, tactel, and vinyl. Return to Top T Table A piece of furniture made of a smooth flat surface fixed on four legs or pedestal base in the center.

Tapenade A seasoned spread made primarily of mashed black olives, capers, and anchovies. Terry A pile fabric that is typically woven of cotton with uncut loops on one or both sides. Thermometer An instrument that measures temperature. Thermometer, Galileo A sealed glass tube that is filled with water and several floating glass bubbles. Attached to each bubble is a little metal tag that indicates the temperature. Thermometer, Thermometers with a glass tube filled with a liquid, usually mercury or colored alcohol. liquid-filled Toilet water Similar to perfume but containing less natural essential oils or man-made oils resulting in a milder scent. Topping A garnish placed on top of a food for flavor or decoration. Tricycle A vehicle that has three wheels, one at the front and two at the back, and is put into motion either by TJX Automated Compliance Tool -- User Guide, Help, & Glossary July 2009 Page 57 of 59

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foot pedals or a motor. Truffles A fungus that grows underground, eaten as a delicacy. Tufted A pile fabric that is made by pulling yarns through a base fabric. See Pile also. Return to Top U Upholstered seat Seats having an attached soft layer of padding which is covered with plastic, fabric, or leather. For US Customs purposes, seats having only detached or loose cushions are not classified as upholstered furniture. Return to Top V Vegetable fiber Fibers that are derived from plants. Examples include: flax/ linen, hemp, jute and ramie. Vinyl Any of various plastics, typically tough, flexible, and shiny. Vinyl is commonly used in making household coverings, clothing, and clothing accessories. Return to Top W Wickerwork Articles made of interwoven branches or twigs. For U.S. Customs purposes, articles can only be classified as wickerwork if the material is made of the branches, stems, or rods of the plant stem.

Wind-up clock A clock that is operated by a spring mechanism which is wound by hand.

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