High-End Silk-Blend Satin Lining Fabric from China
Printed satin weave fabric from artificial filaments with 34% silk, valued at $40/kg, used for luxury garment linings. Falls under HTS 5408.34.30.00 as printed, other woven artificial filament fabric exceeding silk and value limits. Provides smooth, lustrous finish for coats and dresses.
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
• Test for flat fabric status (under 472 turns/m) per statistical note (b) to confirm weave eligibility
• Document silk waste usage separately if blended, as it counts toward 30% threshold
• Prevent reclassification by avoiding retail packaging; import as bulk yardage