Silk Crew Neck T-Shirt

A premium crew neck T-shirt made from 100% silk fabric, knitted for a soft, luxurious feel against the skin. It falls under HTS 6109.90.40 because it is a knitted T-shirt containing over 70% silk by weight, fitting the category of T-shirts and similar garments of other textile materials dominated by silk. Ideal for everyday luxury wear.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.6%+10.0%12.6%
🇲🇽Mexico2.6%+10.0%12.6%
🇨🇦Canada2.6%+10.0%12.6%
🇩🇪Germany2.6%+10.0%12.6%
🇯🇵Japan2.6%+10.0%12.6%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

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

6117.80.95Higher: 32.1% vs 12.6%

If sold as part of a clothing set

Garments presented in sets for retail sale may classify under heading 6117 for other made-up knitted clothing sets rather than individual T-shirts.

6210.20.50Higher: 24.6% vs 12.6%

If not knitted or crocheted

Non-knitted silk T-shirts fall under Chapter 62 for woven garments, as this chapter applies only to knitted or crocheted articles.

6106.10.00Higher: 37.2% vs 12.6%

If featuring pockets below waist or ribbed waistband

Per notes, such features exclude classification from 6109, pushing to 6106 for women's knitted blouses and shirts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

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 certificates of origin for silk sourced from major producers like China or India

Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as cotton blends; ensure no drawstrings or ribbed waistbands to stay out of other headings