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Snuggies -- the wearable fleece coverings found on infomercials -- is now considered a blanket and cannot be taxed as clothing following a decision by the United States Court of International Trade.

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Snuggies -- the wearable fleece coverings found on infomercials -- is now considered a blanket and cannot be taxed as clothing following a decision by the United States Court of International Trade.

The U.S. Justice Department argued in court that Snuggies are apparel and should be subject to higher taxes than blankets. The court disagreed, and found that Snuggies should be considered blankets and taxed at a lower amount.

Judge Mark Barnett's ruling means that instead of paying 14.9 percent duties when bringing Snuggies into the U.S., importers will only have to pay 8.5 percent duties, according to Bloomberg News.

According to his opinion, Barnett found it was important that Snuggies open in the back and don't have closures as a reason to classify it as a blanket.

He noted in his opinion that the product is marketed as a blanket, rather than as clothing. The Snuggies is described on the packaging as "The Blanket With Sleeves!" Advertisements also show people using the Snuggie in situations people use a blanket -- like sitting on the couch, laying in bed and cheering a sports team.

The Justice Department argued that the addition of sleeves made the Snuggie clothing and not a blanket. It also attempted to compare the Snuggie to priestly vestments or scholastic robes, according to Bloomberg News.

However, Barnett said in his opinion that the sleeves allowed the Snuggie "to remain in place and keep the user warm while allowing the user to engage in certain activities requiring the use of their hands."