Silk Cigarette Pants from China
Fitted ankle-length women's cigarette pants from 80% silk knitted fabric, offering a sleek vintage-inspired silhouette. Classified in HTS 6104.69.40 for high silk content knitted trousers designed for women, non-swimwear. Meets criteria for other textile materials with silk dominance.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Conduct fiber burn tests for silk verification; CBP often audits luxury fiber claims
• Avoid retail packaging with uppers to prevent ensemble reclassification
• Note 'divided skirt' potential if flared; clarify as trousers in entry docs