Silk Silk-Waste Windbreaker from China
Lightweight women's windbreaker crafted from 72% silk waste blended with polyester, with adjustable hood and drawstring waist for wind protection. Falls under HTS 6202.90.59.00 as a windbreaker (similar article) with 70%+ silk or silk waste, made-up non-knitted textile. Chapter 62 applies to such outerwear excluding knits.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
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
• Document silk waste sourcing and blending ratios precisely for CBP verification
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying as lower-duty polyester if silk dominates
• Use HTS advisory rulings for silk waste blends to preempt disputes