Silk Hiking Trousers from China

These lightweight silk trousers are designed for recreational hiking, featuring reinforced knees, multiple cargo pockets, and water-repellent treatment for outdoor performance. Classified under HTS 6204.69.0530 as women's recreational performance outerwear trousers made of silk, subject to man-made fiber restraints due to potential blends or trade category rules. They meet the criteria for non-swimwear shorts, breeches, or trousers in Chapter 62 for non-knitted textiles.

Duty Rate — China → United States

24.6%

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 exceeds 70% for accurate classification; provide lab test reports to customs for fiber analysis

Include documentation proving recreational performance use, such as fabric specs for durability and weather resistance

Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as casual wear; ensure no ribbed waistbands to stay out of 6206