Silk Vanity Case from China
A compact vanity case with 87% silk textile exterior, used for storing cosmetics and toiletries during travel. It qualifies for HTS 4202.12.8950 as a similar container with predominantly silk outer surface per the heading. Silk lining enhances luxury appeal for personal grooming items.
Duty Rate — China → United States
52.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Include invoices specifying silk waste or pure silk percentage to support classification
• Avoid bulk packaging that might imply industrial use, potentially shifting to parts classification
• Comply with CITES if any exotic silk blends, though rare for textiles