Women's Silk Hiking Trousers from China
These lightweight trousers are made from 85% silk fabric, designed with reinforced knees, multiple cargo pockets, and adjustable cuffs for outdoor hiking and trekking. Classified under HTS 6204.69.04 as recreational performance outerwear due to their durable construction and features suited for active outdoor use, containing 70% or more silk by weight.
Duty Rate — China → United States
21.1%
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
• Verify silk content via lab testing to confirm 70%+ threshold; provide certificates of authenticity from suppliers
• Label garments clearly with fiber content, country of origin, and care instructions per FTC and CBP requirements
• Avoid misclassification as casual wear by documenting performance features like water resistance in entry paperwork