Silk Waste Chenille Bias Binding from China
Narrow bias binding from 87% silk waste yarns in chenille weave, unfolded width 2.8 cm with folded edges for upholstery piping. Qualifies for HTS 5806.10.30.10 as per note 6(c) for bias bindings and high silk waste content in pile fabric.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.3%
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
• Measure bias binding unfolded; chapter specifies width when unfolded ≤30 cm
• Silk waste must be documented separately from pure silk in content declarations
• Prevent misclassification by providing swatches showing pile vs. flat weave