Men's Silk Crewneck Sweater

A lightweight crewneck sweater knitted from pure silk yarn, designed for men with a classic fit and ribbed cuffs and hem. It falls under HTS 6110.90.90.15 as a men's sweater made of silk, part of Chapter 61 for made-up knitted articles, specifically 'other' sweaters not qualifying as suits or ensembles. Silk composition places it in the 'of silk' subheading.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6%+17.5%23.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6%+10.0%16%
🇨🇦Canada6%+10.0%16%
🇩🇪Germany6%+10.0%16%
🇯🇵Japan6%+10.0%16%

Alternative Classifications

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

6110.20Higher: 26.5% vs 23.5%

If made of fine animal hair like cashmere

Chapter notes prioritize material hierarchy; fine animal hair (e.g., cashmere) takes precedence over silk in heading 6110.20.

6110.30Higher: 42% vs 23.5%

If containing 30%+ wool or fine animal hair

Blends with substantial wool content classify under 6110.30 per specific material provisions, not pure silk.

6210.40Lower: 16.2% vs 23.5%

If not knitted or crocheted (woven)

Chapter 61 applies only to knitted/crocheted articles; woven silk sweaters fall under Chapter 62 heading 6210.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify silk purity via lab tests or certificates of origin, as blends over 2% other fibers shift to 6110.90.90.04

Label garments clearly with fiber content (100% silk) and country of origin per FTC and CBP rules to avoid misclassification

Check for drawstrings or ribbed waistbands at bottom; presence may reclassify under 6109 per chapter notes