Silk Baby Sunsuit

A lightweight, one-piece sunsuit made from over 70% silk, designed for infants with short sleeves and legs for sun protection. It falls under HTS 6114.90.10.40 as a knitted or crocheted sunsuit of silk-rich fabric, qualifying as similar apparel for babies under heading 6111 notes but specified here for silk content. Perfect for warm weather play.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China0.9%+17.5%18.4%
🇲🇽Mexico0.9%+10.0%10.9%
🇨🇦Canada0.9%+10.0%10.9%
🇩🇪Germany0.9%+10.0%10.9%
🇯🇵Japan0.9%+10.0%10.9%

Alternative Classifications

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

6111.20.40.00Higher: 29% vs 18.4%

If under 70% silk but containing silk or fine animal hair

Lower silk content moves it to other baby garments of man-made fibers in heading 6111.

6114.90.90Lower: 15.6% vs 18.4%

If silk content below 70% but still other textile materials

Drops out of silk-specific subheading into general other knitted garments.

6209.20.50Higher: 26.8% vs 18.4%

If not knitted or crocheted (woven)

Woven silk baby clothing falls under Chapter 62, not this knitted Chapter 61.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify silk content exceeds 70% by weight with lab tests; require certificates from suppliers to avoid reclassification

Label garments clearly with fiber content, care instructions, and country of origin per FTC and CBP rules

Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as cotton blends, which shifts to lower silk headings and lower duties