Silk A-Line Midi Skirt from China
A classic A-line midi skirt made from 100% silk fabric, featuring a high waistband and subtle pleats for elegant flow. It falls under HTS 6204.59.4040 because it is a women's skirt containing 70% or more by weight of silk, classified in Chapter 62 for made-up textile articles other than knitted. The silk content exceeds the threshold, distinguishing it from other textile skirts.
Duty Rate — China → United States
24.1%
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 silk content via lab testing to confirm 70%+ threshold; invoices must specify exact composition
• Include certificates of origin for silk to qualify for preferential duties under trade agreements
• Avoid misclassification as dresses by ensuring no integrated bodice; check for proper HTS documentation