High-Waist Silk Divided Skirt Ensemble

Women's ensemble featuring a silk shell top and high-waist divided skirt (culottes) made from 72% silk fabric, sold as a coordinated set. Classified in HTS 6204.29.4028 due to its status as a silk-dominant ensemble with divided skirt for lower body coverage, adhering to chapter notes on identical fabric and retail presentation. Excludes knitted articles and orthopedic uses.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6204.59.40Higher: 24.1% vs 10%

If containing less than 70% silk or silk waste

Drops to the 'other' textile materials subheading for ensembles when silk content threshold is not met.

6204.29.40Same rate: 10%

If featuring trousers or shorts instead of divided skirt

Specific subheading for silk ensembles with trousers/breeches/shorts differentiates from skirt/divided skirt.

6115Higher: 19.9% vs 10%

If the garments are knitted or crocheted

Knitted ensembles exclude from Chapter 62 and classify in Chapter 61 for similar silk garments.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document divided skirt design clearly in invoices to distinguish from trousers; photos help during customs review

Confirm all components share exact silk composition and are sized compatibly to qualify as an ensemble

Avoid bulk packaging; present as retail-ready sets to prevent breakdown into individual HTS codes

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