Silk Satin Slip Dress from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
13.6%
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
Import Tips
• Verify silk content via lab testing to confirm 70% threshold; include fiber composition labels per FTC rules
• Declare as 'slip' not 'dress' to avoid reclassification
• Watch for undervaluation pitfalls during appraisal