Premium Silk-Waste Crepe de Chine Fabric from China
Printed crepe de chine from artificial filaments incorporating 33% silk waste, valued at $42/kg for scarves and blouses. Classified in HTS 5408.34.30.00 for printed, other artificial filament wovens with qualifying silk and value. Offers subtle texture prized in couture.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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
• Retain mill certificates proving artificial filament base over synthetic blends
• Calculate value inclusive of silk waste costs for accurate >$33/kg declaration
• Flag potential sheeting misclassification; crepe weave excludes per Ch54 notes