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Silk Knitted Scarf Ends

Pre-knitted silk fabric panels containing over 70% silk waste, used as detachable ends for luxury scarves. These parts are made up for assembly into final knitted accessories, falling under HTS 6117.90.10 due to their high silk content and status as parts of clothing accessories.

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.

6117.80.95Higher: 34.6% vs 22.3%

If silk content under 70% but over 5% by weight

Lower silk concentration shifts to other fiber-dominated parts in the same heading group.

6217.10Higher: 27.1% vs 22.3%

If not knitted or crocheted

Non-knitted silk parts fall under Chapter 62 for other made-up accessories.

5007.90Lower: 16.4% vs 22.3%

If imported as bulk fabric rather than made-up parts

Unmade-up silk fabric is classified in Chapter 50, not as garment parts.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify silk content via lab testing to confirm 70%+ threshold; invoices must specify exact composition

• Provide detailed assembly diagrams showing use as scarf parts to avoid misclassification as finished goods