Silk Pleated Culottes from China
Women's pleated culottes resembling divided skirt from silk or silk waste, with wide legs and front pleats. HTS 6204.69.65.20 applies to these silk shorts/breeches, subject to wool restraints, as non-crocheted textile garments.
Duty Rate — China → United States
27.1%
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
• Distinguish from skirts; culottes as divided skirts/tailored shorts stay in 6204
• Require photos/invoices showing construction to prevent reclass to 6204.56 (skirts)
• Quota consultation essential; silk often lumped with wool categories