Silk Women's Business Suit Set from China
A tailored two-piece suit set consisting of a jacket and matching skirt, made from 100% silk fabric exceeding 70% silk content by weight. It qualifies under HTS 6204.19.40.00 as a 'suit' per Chapter 62 notes, with identical silk fabric on outer surfaces, designed for professional wear. The set meets the criteria for women's suits, excluding swimwear or knitted articles.
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
• Verify silk content via lab tests to confirm 70%+ threshold; declare as a 'suit set' with matching fabric documentation
• Avoid splitting components to prevent reclassification as separate garments