Noil Silk Plain Weave Fabric from China
A lightweight woven fabric made from noil silk, featuring a plain weave structure with a subtle textured surface due to the short fibers of noil silk. Classified under HTS 5007.10.60 as a fabric of noil silk that does not meet criteria for more specific subheadings like high warp/weight specifications. Ideal for blouses, scarves, and lightweight apparel.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.4%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify silk content exceeds 85% by weight and confirm noil processing via supplier affidavits to avoid reclassification
• Provide weave analysis and fiber length documentation; noil silk's short fibers distinguish it from high-twist yarns