Silk Bermuda Shorts Ensemble from China
Women's silk ensemble comprising a matching jacket and Bermuda-length shorts, fabric 71% silk, packaged as retail set. Classified under HTS 6204.29.4040 for silk-heavy ensembles including shorts, per chapter exclusions for swimwear and knits. Components meet uniform fabric and style requirements.
Duty Rate — China → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Declare as 'ensemble' not 'suit'; suits require specific jacket/trouser criteria unmet here
• Test for silk purity; artificial weighting common in silk can lead to reclassification
• Avoid bulk packaging; retail set presentation essential for this statistical breakout