100% Silk Charmeuse Fabric from China
A lightweight, lustrous woven silk fabric with a satin weave, containing over 85% silk by weight, used primarily for luxury garments like blouses and dresses. It falls under HTS 5007.90.30.40 as it is not jacquard woven and meets the silk content threshold per subheading notes. The smooth, shiny surface on one side makes it ideal for high-end fashion.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.3%
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 via lab testing to confirm >85% as per subheading note 1(a) for unbleached or processed yarn origins
• Provide mill certificates documenting non-jacquard weaving process to avoid misclassification
• Label with fiber content and country of origin; watch for undervaluation pitfalls in luxury silk imports