Pure Silk Maxi Dress from China

Floor-length women's maxi dress crafted from 75% silk with minor elastane for stretch, fully knitted for elegance. Classified under HTS 6104.49.10.00 due to predominant silk content and status as a knitted dress for women.

Duty Rate — China → United States

18.4%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

Ensure invoices specify exact silk percentage and knitting method to prevent reclassification

Comply with FTC fiber content labeling; silk waste blends must still meet 70% threshold

Watch for common pitfalls like undervaluation of silk goods, which triggers audits