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Extra-Wide Silk Habotai Lining Fabric

A smooth, lightweight silk habotai fabric over 127 cm wide, containing 92% silk, used primarily for garment linings. Not jacquard woven, it meets HTS 5007.20.0065 criteria for other wide silk fabrics with high silk content.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5007.20.00Same rate: 37.5%

If 127 cm or less in width

Width threshold determines subheading; narrower versions stay in same heading but different statistical suffix.

6002Lower: 20.5% vs 37.5%

If knitted rather than woven

Knitted silk fabrics >85% silk classify under Chapter 60, not woven silk of Chapter 50.

6217.90.90Lower: 34.6% vs 37.5%

If imported as made-up garment accessory

Cut and hemmed pieces for retail become 'other made ups' under Chapter 62, not raw fabric.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Obtain silk authenticity certification from supplier; CBP may require fiber analysis for high-value silk imports

• Declare exact width and weight composition on entry docs; discrepancies trigger audits

• Consider quota restrictions on silk products; check current textile safeguard measures before large shipments