Pure Silk Taffeta Fabric from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
• 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