Silk Satin Nightdress from China
A luxurious long silk nightdress made from 100% mulberry silk fabric, featuring delicate lace trims and a flowing A-line silhouette for comfortable sleepwear. Classified under HTS 6108.39.4000 because it is a knitted or crocheted women's nightdress containing over 70% silk by weight, fitting the chapter's scope for made-up silk sleepwear articles.
Duty Rate — China → United States
13.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify silk content via lab testing to confirm 70%+ by weight, as discrepancies can lead to reclassification and penalties
• Include detailed fiber composition labels and country-of-origin certificates for smooth CBP clearance
• Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as lower-duty synthetics; ensure knitted construction is documented