Silk Culottes

Women's silk culottes with 72% silk content, featuring a culotte cut that resembles wide shorts but functions as divided skirt-trousers. Falls under HTS 6204.69.45 as trousers/breeches of silk (70%+), per hierarchy for women's lower body garments of silk. Excludes swimwear and knitted fabrics.

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%

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Alternative Classifications

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

6204Same rate: 18.6%

If interpreted as divided skirts rather than trousers

Divided skirts are separately provided for earlier in 6204 hierarchy, taking precedence if applicable.

6208.91.10Higher: 25% vs 18.6%

If part of a women's silk ensemble set

Ensembles (per chapter note) with matching upper garment are classified under 6208, not individual trousers.

6117.80.95Higher: 32.1% vs 18.6%

If knitted or crocheted fabric

Chapter 62 excludes knitted articles; silk culottes in knit go to Chapter 61 shawls/other.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit technical diagrams showing leg construction to distinguish from skirts (6204.54) and confirm trouser classification

Ensure care labels indicate dry cleaning for silk to meet FTC fiber rules and avoid reclassification issues