Pure Silk Ensemble with Jacket and Pants from China
A women's ensemble set featuring a silk jacket and trousers, both from 85% silk fabric, put up for retail sale with matching composition and style. Classified in HTS 6204.19.40.00 as it fits the Chapter 62 definition of an ensemble (not a suit), with over 70% silk content excluding knitted items.
Duty Rate — China → United States
21%
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
• Provide retail packaging proof to substantiate ensemble status; include fiber content labels per US FTC rules
• Watch for fiber blending that could drop below 70% silk threshold