Men's Silk Performance Trousers from China
These lightweight trousers are made from 100% silk fabric, designed for recreational activities like hiking or golf with water-resistant coating and articulated knees for mobility. Classified under HTS 6203.49.07 as recreational performance outerwear trousers containing 70% or more silk by weight, not knitted, and excluding swimwear. The silk provides breathability while meeting performance criteria for outdoor use.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Verify silk content exceeds 70% with lab tests for certification; ensure 'recreational performance' features like reinforced seams are documented to avoid reclassification
• Common pitfall: improper fiber labeling leads to penalties—use accredited labs