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Pure Silk Taffeta Fabric

Crisp, medium-weight woven silk taffeta with a distinctive rustle and subtle luster, composed of 100% silk exceeding 85% by weight. Falls under HTS 5007.20.00 for high-silk content woven fabrics excluding noil. Ideal for structured garments like cocktail dresses and upholstery.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

More Specific Codes

This product may fall under a more specific subheading:

5007.20.00.15Measuring less than 77 cm in width or less than 77 cm between selvages, with more than 47 warp yarns per cm, of a kind for use in the manufacture of neckties
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5007.20.00.25More than 127 cm in width
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5007.20.00.35Other
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5007.20.00.55Measuring less than 77 cm in width or less than 77 cm between selvages, with more than 47 warp yarns per cm, of a kind for use in the manufacture of neckties
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5007.20.00.65More than 127 cm in width
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5007.20.00.85Other
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5007.20.00.95Other
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Alternative Classifications

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

5007.90Lower: 13.9% vs 35%

If silk content is under 85%

Mixed fabrics with <85% silk fall into the 'other' woven silk category under 5007.90.00.

5801.36.00Lower: 27.3% vs 35%

If chemically bleached or treated

Bleached silk fabrics may require specific treatment notes, but heavy processing shifts to Chapter 58.

6217.10Lower: 24.6% vs 35%

If imported as made-up accessories like scarves

Pre-made items like silk scarves classify as made-up articles, not bulk fabric.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide weave structure specs (plain or twill) and fiber analysis to confirm >85% silk compliance

• Use specialized packaging to prevent creasing; declare as greige if unbleached per subheading notes

• Watch for blended imports—any drop below 85% silk triggers reclassification

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