Silk High-Waisted Shorts from China
Women's mid-thigh high-waisted shorts of 85% silk satin with zipper closure. Qualifies for 6204.69.4510 as silk ≥70% content shorts (non-swimwear), made-up from textile fabrics excluding knits per Chapter 62 notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
21.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Distinguish from swimwear by fabric and intent—non-stretchy silk supports 6204 classification
• File with correct statistical suffix (748) for trousers/shorts; errors delay release
• Pre-validate with binding ruling from CBP for borderline silk content cases