Men's Silk Knit Sweater Ensemble

This men's ensemble consists of a silk knit sweater and matching trousers, assembled in Hong Kong from knit-to-shape parts produced elsewhere. It qualifies under HTS 6103.29.20.66 as an 'ensemble' of silk textile materials, meeting the chapter's definition of multiple pieces in identical fabric for retail sale. The specific statistical suffix reflects the unique assembly process.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6110.20.20Higher: 34% vs 17.5%

If sold as individual garments rather than put up as a coordinated set for retail sale

Ensembles require multiple pieces presented together in identical fabric; separate sweater and trousers classify as men's silk pullovers or trousers under Chapter 61.

6203.42Higher: 26.6% vs 17.5%

If not knitted or crocheted but woven silk fabric

Chapter 61 covers only made-up knitted or crocheted articles; woven silk ensembles fall under Chapter 62 heading 6203.

6104.29.20Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If designed for women's or girls' with right-over-left front closure

Closure direction determines gender classification per chapter notes; right-over-left shifts to women's ensembles in heading 6104.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify all components use identical silk fabric construction, color, and composition to meet 'ensemble' criteria; provide fabric swatches if requested

Include documentation proving assembly in Hong Kong and origin of knit-to-shape parts to justify the (846) suffix

Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as a suit, which requires stricter panel and design rules under heading 6103 notes