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Silk Knitted Sweater Shoulder Patch

Decorative or reinforcing shoulder epaulet knitted from 70% silk, applied to luxury pullovers. This part qualifies under HTS 6117.90.10.10 for silk-heavy knitted components of sweater garments.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.3%+20.0%22.3%
🇲🇽Mexico2.3%+10.0%12.3%
🇨🇦Canada2.3%+10.0%12.3%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

5810.92Lower: 12.5% vs 22.3%

If imported as embroidery in silk for sweater application

Embroidery motifs classify under 5810, separate from garment parts.

6110.90.90Higher: 26% vs 22.3%

If part of cotton/synthetic sweater, not silk-dominant

Other fiber sweaters use 6110.90 for complete or part-integrated items.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Specify 'sweater exclusive' in commercial docs to uphold (746) statistical suffix

• Lab certification mandatory for silk claims to prevent undervaluation penalties