Silk Chantilly Lace Fabric from China
Delicate mechanically made lace fabric composed of 100% silk, featuring intricate floral motifs and scalloped edges typical of Chantilly style. Classified under HTS 5804.29.90.10 due to its high silk content (over 85%) and production via mechanical lace-making processes like Barmens or Leavers machines. Used primarily for high-end bridal veils and evening wear.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.5%
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
• Verify silk content via lab testing (ASTM D629 or ISO 1833) as certificates of origin are scrutinized for silk waste blends
• Include detailed production process documentation proving mechanical manufacture, not hand-crocheted, to avoid reclassification
• Label with fiber content and country of origin per 19 CFR 134; common pitfall is undervaluation due to luxury silk pricing