Silk Knitted Scarf Fabric from China
A lightweight knitted fabric made from 100% silk yarn, containing over 85% silk by weight, designed specifically for crafting luxury scarves. It falls under HTS 6006.90.1000 due to its high silk content and knitted construction as defined in Chapter 60 notes. This fabric is ideal for high-end apparel accessories.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44.5%
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 certification from suppliers to meet the 85% threshold; ensure documentation distinguishes pure silk from blends
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as woven silk under Chapter 50