Silk Pleated Culottes from China
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.
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
• 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