Silk-Blend Synthetic Suit Jacket from China
A tailored women's suit-type jacket made primarily from synthetic fibers but containing over 30% silk by weight, featuring a notched lapel and single-breasted design. It qualifies for HTS 6204.33.10.00 as a suit-type jacket of synthetic fibers with significant silk content, distinguishing it from pure synthetic or pure silk garments. The silk adds a luxurious sheen and drape while synthetic fibers provide structure.
Duty Rate — China → United States
27.1%
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
• Obtain lab test reports verifying silk content exceeds 30% by weight, as required for this subheading
• Label garments clearly with fiber composition per FTC rules to avoid reclassification during import
• Check for any silk waste fibers in blend; declare accurately to prevent penalties