Women's Silk Culotte Trousers from China
Culotte-style trousers made of silk or silk waste, resembling wide-leg pants with a divided skirt appearance but classified as trousers for women. Falls under HTS 6204.69.6540 due to silk material and women's design (right-over-left closure), excluding ensembles or suits. Woven, made-up textile garment.
Duty Rate — China → United States
27.1%
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
• Use commercial invoices with detailed fabric breakdown to avoid disputes over silk purity versus blends
• Confirm garment height and closure for women's classification; ambiguous cuts default to women's per Chapter notes
• Watch for undervaluation pitfalls; silk's high value requires accurate pricing to prevent CBP audits