Silk Pleated Culottes

Women's pleated culottes from 72% silk chiffon, resembling wide-leg shorts or divided skirts but classified as trousers. HTS 6204.69.4510 due to >70% silk and non-swimwear trousers category in woven textile Chapter 62. Culottes fit as breeches per common customs rulings.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China1.1%+17.5%18.6%
🇲🇽Mexico1.1%+10.0%11.1%
🇨🇦Canada1.1%+10.0%11.1%
🇩🇪Germany1.1%+10.0%11.1%
🇯🇵Japan1.1%+10.0%11.1%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6204.52.20Higher: 25.7% vs 18.6%

If cotton-silk blend under 70% silk

Cotton predominant material changes to 6204.5 headings from silk-specific 6204.69.

6204.69Same rate: 18.6%

If wool or fine animal hair content dominates

Material shift to wool blends uses separate subheadings within 6204.69.

6217.10Higher: 24.6% vs 18.6%

If imported not ready for wear (e.g., unfinished hems)

Other made-up articles in 6217 cover incompletely assembled garments.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Culottes may border on 'divided skirts'—provide construction diagrams to affirm trouser classification

Anti-dumping duties may apply to certain silk origins; review ITC records before importing

Ensure no ribbed waistbands, as 6205/6206 exclude such features per chapter notes

Related Products under HTS 6204.69.45.10

Silk Tailored Trousers

Women's high-waisted tailored trousers made from 100% silk fabric, featuring a slim fit and front pleats. Classified under HTS 6204.69.4510 because they contain over 70% silk or silk waste and are designed as women's trousers other than swimwear. The silk content exceeds the threshold, placing them in this specific subheading within Chapter 62 for made-up textile articles.

Silk Wide-Leg Palazzo Pants

Flowing women's palazzo pants crafted from 92% silk and 8% elastane, with an elastic waistband for comfort. This HTS code applies due to the predominant silk content (over 70%) and classification as women's trousers in Chapter 62 for non-knitted textile garments. They meet the criteria for breeches and shorts exclusion as full-length trousers.

Silk Cigarette Pants

Slim-fit women's cigarette pants from 80% silk dupioni, cropped at the ankle with side pockets. This code captures silk-heavy (≥70%) women's trousers as made-up non-knitted articles under heading 6204. Meets exclusion for swimwear and fits Chapter 62 scope.

Silk High-Waisted Shorts

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.

Silk Straight-Leg Trousers

Classic women's straight-leg trousers from 70% silk tussah with front dart detailing. This HTS subheading covers exactly such high-silk content trousers as non-knitted made-up articles for women/girls.

Silk Cargo Shorts

Women's silk cargo shorts (82% silk) with multiple utility pockets and relaxed fit. HTS 6204.69.4510 applies to such silk-dominant shorts as women's non-swimwear breeches/shorts.