Knitted Pure Silk Waste Shirt-Blouse

A semi-fitted women's shirt-blouse knitted from 100% silk waste, with partial front placket opening, collar, and long sleeves. It qualifies under HTS 6106.90.25 as 'other' silk/silk waste blouses/shirts, designed to cover the upper body per notes, without prohibited waist-tightening or low pockets. Chapter 61 primacy applies over other headings except exclusions.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.6%+17.5%23.1%
🇲🇽Mexico5.6%+10.0%15.6%
🇨🇦Canada5.6%+10.0%15.6%
🇩🇪Germany5.6%+10.0%15.6%
🇯🇵Japan5.6%+10.0%15.6%

Alternative Classifications

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

6106.90.10Higher: 31.1% vs 23.1%

If containing 70% or more silk by weight

Higher silk content subheading applies if qualifying as predominantly silk rather than silk waste.

6215.20.00Lower: 22.7% vs 23.1%

If imported as unfinished blouse panels

Incomplete garments (parts) shift to 6215; finished made-up items stay in 6106.

6117.10.10Higher: 27.1% vs 23.1%

If with significant shawl collar resembling scarf

Apparel with shawl-like features classifiable in 6117 per Chapter note primacy.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Label per ASTM D3930 for silk waste content; discrepancies lead to 10-20% duty increases or seizures

• For sets, declare as ensemble only if matching lower garments per note (b); otherwise, classify individually

• Pre-classify via CBP rulings (e.g

• NY N123456) to mitigate delays at ports like LAX or JFK

Related Products under HTS 6106.90.25

Silk Silk-Waste Blend Blouse

A loose-fitting women's blouse made primarily from silk waste yarn blended with minor synthetic fibers, featuring short sleeves and a V-neckline. It falls under HTS 6106.90.25 as a knitted blouse of silk or silk waste, not qualifying as a shirt due to its relaxed fit and absence of a full front opening from the neckline. This classification applies to Chapter 61 made-up knitted articles excluding those with prohibited features like drawstrings at the bottom.

Crocheted Silk Waste Peasant Blouse

A bohemian-style women's peasant blouse crocheted from silk waste fibers, with elastic cuffs, embroidery details, and a gathered neckline. Classified under HTS 6106.90.25 for crocheted blouses of silk or silk waste, as it covers the upper body loosely without pockets below the waist or tightening at the bottom per heading notes. Excludes orthopedic or worn articles per Chapter exclusions.

Embroidered Silk Blend Tunic Blouse

An oversized women's tunic blouse knitted from silk waste and cotton blend, adorned with delicate embroidery on yoke and hems. Falls under HTS 6106.90.25 for other silk/silk waste knitted blouses, sleeveless compliant with 6105/6106 notes, and loose fit distinguishing from shirts. Excludes track suits or ski gear per definitions.

Lace-Trimmed Silk Waste Camp Shirt

A casual women's camp shirt knitted from silk waste, featuring lace trim on collar and short sleeves, with button-front partial opening. Classified in HTS 6106.90.25 as other knitted blouses/shirts of silk waste, fitting upper body coverage definition without waistband or low pockets. Primacy in 6106 over 6113 per Chapter notes.

Ruffled Silk Noil Blouse

A romantic women's blouse from knitted silk noil (waste), with tiered ruffles on front and cuffs, boat neck design. HTS 6106.90.25 covers this as other silk waste blouse, loose-fitting per notes, no bottom tightening or waist pockets disqualifying from 6105/6109. Made-up knitted article per Chapter scope.

Button-Down Silk Waste Oxford Blouse

Tailored women's oxford-style blouse knitted from silk waste in a textured stitch, full button placket, collar, and shirttail hem. Under HTS 6106.90.25 as shirt-blouse of silk waste, upper body coverage with opening at neckline per notes, right-over-left for women. Not a suit component.