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
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
• 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