High-Waist Silk Culottes

Wide-leg culottes functioning as divided skirt from 70% silk charmeuse, with elastic waist for comfort. HTS 6204.59.4040 applies to this women's divided skirt of silk exceeding 70% weight, as made-up non-knitted textile per Chapter 62. Culottes qualify as divided skirts under hierarchy.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.6%+17.5%24.1%
🇲🇽Mexico6.6%+10.0%16.6%
🇨🇦Canada6.6%+10.0%16.6%
🇩🇪Germany6.6%+10.0%16.6%
🇯🇵Japan6.6%+10.0%16.6%

Alternative Classifications

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

6204.69Lower: 12.8% vs 24.1%

If classified as trousers rather than divided skirt

Leg construction may lead to trouser heading if not explicitly divided per notes.

6208.91.10Higher: 25% vs 24.1%

If part of women's undergarment set

Underwear ensembles use Chapter 62 heading 6208, distinct from outer skirts.

6212.20Higher: 30% vs 24.1%

If brassiere-adjacent or minor garment

Smaller brassiere garments fall under 6212, excluded from main Chapter 62 clothing.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document divided skirt design with photos; prevents misclass as trousers under 6204.69

Source from certified silk producers to ease authenticity claims during entry

Avoid sets with tops unless qualifying as ensembles, which shift classification

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Embroidered Silk Wrap Skirt

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Bias-Cut Silk Slip Skirt

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Tiered Ruffle Silk Skirt

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