Silk Shawl Trims from China
Knitted silk border pieces with over 70% silk, designed as attachable trims for shawls and wraps. Classified as parts of knitted clothing accessories under HTS 6117.90.10 for their predominant silk composition.
Duty Rate — China → United States
22.3%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Label shipments clearly as 'parts for shawls' with HTS reference to prevent finished good duties
• Retain supplier certifications for silk purity to comply with CBP fiber content rules
• Avoid bulk packaging; present as retail-ready parts to match 'made up' criteria