High-Waist Silk Culottes from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
26.6%
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
• 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