Silk Tailored Women's Suit Set from China
A classic two-piece women's suit consisting of a tailored jacket and matching trousers, both knitted or crocheted from fabric containing over 70% silk by weight. This qualifies under HTS 6104.19.40.00 as a 'suit' per Chapter 61 notes, with identical silk fabric construction, color, and style for upper and lower body coverage.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify silk content exceeds 70% by weight via lab testing; provide mill certificates to avoid reclassification
• Label as knitted/crocheted; declare women's per closure (right-over-left) to prevent unisex disputes