Premium Silk-Acetate Crepe de Chine from China
Fine crepe de chine woven from acetate filament yarn with over 30% silk waste blended in, dyed, valued >$33/kg. HTS 5408.32.30.00 covers this artificial filament fabric due to silk weight threshold and luxury status. Favored for elegant blazers and evening wear.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.9%
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
• Retain dyeing process certifications to prove 'dyed' vs. 'printed' status
• For silk waste blends, document waste grade to support weight calculations
• Beware of square construction misreads if resembling sheeting under statistical notes