The ruling was handed down Feb. 10, according to Bloomberg.
The judge in the case ruled that Snuggies are marketed as “blankets with sleeves” and the purpose of the item is to serve as a blanket, with the addition of sleeves only to support the item staying on the body while the user is engaged in activities.
The judge did not accept the Justice Department’s argument that Snuggies should be compared to priestly or scholarly robes.
Importers of Snuggies will now pay 8.5 percent duties, instead of the higher 14.9 percent duties that apply to apparel.
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