Silk Rash Guard Swim Shirt from China

Long-sleeve women's rash guard swim shirt made from 75% silk knitted fabric for UV protection during water activities. Falls under HTS 6112.49.0015 as women's swimwear of silk materials over 70%, distinct from orthopedic or worn articles per chapter notes. Provides lightweight coverage without tightening features of other headings.

Duty Rate — China → United States

30.7%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

Import Tips

Classify as swimwear only if general appearance indicates water use; otherwise, risk shift to shirts

Provide origin certificates for silk to leverage trade agreements

Monitor 759 quota limits closely