Silk Silk-Waste Ensemble Dress Set

This women's ensemble consists of a silk silk-waste blouse and a matching divided skirt, both containing over 70% silk waste by weight, presented together for retail sale. It qualifies under HTS 6204.29.40.88 as an ensemble of silk-dominated textile materials, not knitted, meeting the chapter's definition of identical fabric construction, style, color, and compatible sizing. The set is designed for formal occasions with right-over-left closure typical for women's garments.

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.

6204.49.10Higher: 24.4% vs 10%

If silk content below 70% but still primarily silk

Lower silk concentration shifts to 'of silk or silk waste' but not 70%+ subheading within other textile ensembles.

6211.32Higher: 18.1% vs 10%

If marketed and styled as a track suit

Garments identifiable as track suits fall under heading 6211 regardless of material, overriding Chapter 62 ensemble rules.

6206.40.10Higher: 28.8% vs 10%

If imported as individual blouse without skirt

Separate upper body garments like blouses classify in 6206, not as ensembles, losing the set-based 6204 heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm 70%+ silk/silk waste, as discrepancies can lead to reclassification and penalties

Provide retail packaging proof showing ensemble components sold together to avoid separation into individual garment headings

Label with country of origin and care instructions per FTC rules; watch for silk waste misdeclaration pitfalls

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