Silk Habutai Fabric
A plain weave, soft silk fabric from silk filaments, exceeding 85% silk content, commonly used for linings and lightweight apparel. Classified under HTS 5007.90.30.40 for non-jacquard, high-silk woven fabrics per chapter notes on yarn processing. Its delicate texture suits scarves and undergarments.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If made from silk noil or waste only
Silk waste fabrics have dedicated headings; pure filament silk stays in 5007.10/90.
If knitted rather than woven
Knitted silk structures fall under Chapter 60, not woven Chapter 50.
If imported as finished scarves
Apparel made from these fabrics moves to Chapter 62 as made-up articles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure documentation specifies plain weave and silk waste content if applicable to meet 'other' non-jacquard criteria
• Comply with textile visa requirements for originating countries; common pitfall is incorrect weight declarations
• Use HTS verification tools for statistical suffixes like .40 to match exact fabric specs
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100% Silk Charmeuse Fabric
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.
Silk Crepe de Chine Fabric
A fine, textured woven silk fabric with twisted yarns creating a pebbled surface, over 85% silk by weight and not jacquard. It fits HTS 5007.90.30.40 as an 'other' high-silk content woven fabric under subheading notes for bleached or colored yarns. Popular for dresses and blouses.
Plain Silk Taffeta Fabric
A crisp, high-luster woven silk fabric with a plain weave, containing 85% or more silk, suitable for evening wear and upholstery. HTS 5007.90.30.40 applies to this non-jacquard 'other' category based on silk dominance per chapter notes. Its stiffness comes from tightly twisted yarns.
Silk Dupioni Fabric
Textured silk fabric with slubby yarns creating an irregular surface, composed of 90%+ silk in plain weave, non-jacquard. Fits HTS 5007.90.30.40 per silk waste inclusion and multi-yarn rules in subheading notes. Used for suits and home decor.
Silk Organza Fabric
Crisp, transparent woven silk fabric with fine plain weave, exceeding 85% silk content and not jacquard woven. HTS 5007.90.30.40 covers this as 'other' per chapter yarn definitions for bleached variants. Perfect for overlays and formal wear.
Silk Shantung Fabric
Rough-textured plain woven silk from tussah silk, over 85% by weight, non-jacquard for apparel and drapery. Classifies under HTS 5007.90.30.40 following subheading notes on indeterminate color yarns. Known for nubby, rustic luxury appeal.