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Silk Satin Slip Dress

A lightweight silk slip dress designed as an undergarment for women, featuring a straight silhouette with thin straps and lace trim at the hem. It contains over 70% silk by weight, qualifying it under HTS 6108.19.10.00 as a knitted or crocheted slip of silk or silk waste. The smooth satin finish provides a luxurious layer beneath form-fitting clothing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China1.1%+12.5%13.6%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico1.1%+10.0%11.1%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada1.1%+10.0%11.1%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

6208.19.20Higher: 31.2% vs 13.6%

If not knitted or crocheted

Woven silk slips fall under Chapter 62 for non-knitted apparel.

6114.30.10Higher: 48.2% vs 13.6%

If sold as part of a lingerie set

Garments presented as sets for retail sale shift to heading 6114.

6108.99Higher: 16.3% vs 13.6%

If silk content below 70%

Lower silk blends classify under other textile materials in the same heading.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code β€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Verify silk content via lab testing to confirm 70% threshold; include fiber composition labels per FTC rules

β€’ Declare as 'slip' not 'dress' to avoid reclassification

β€’ Watch for undervaluation pitfalls during appraisal