Silk Midi Dress from China
A women's silk midi dress featuring a fitted bodice and flowing skirt, made entirely from 100% silk fabric. It falls under HTS 6204.49.5050 as a dress of silk, classified in Chapter 62 for made-up textile articles other than knitted or crocheted. The elegant, non-stretch silk construction distinguishes it from swimwear or other categories.
Duty Rate — China → United States
24.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Verify 100% silk composition with lab tests or certificates of origin, as blends over 3% other fibers shift to 6204.49.40
• Label fiber content accurately per FTC rules; include country of origin on tags to avoid penalties
• Avoid common pitfalls like misclassifying as knitted (Chapter 61) by confirming woven silk construction