Men's Silk Button-Down Shirt from China

An elegant shirt crafted from pure silk, with a spread collar, long sleeves, and a full front placket for easy closure. As a woven garment covering the upper body with a neckline opening, it fits men's shirts of heading 6205; silk is covered under 'other textile materials' per chapter notes.

Duty Rate — China → United States

20.3%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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

Provide silk authenticity certificates, as misdeclared fibers lead to reclassification and penalties

Check for metal thread details, allowed in chapter but may require special declaration

Avoid ensembles; if sold as a set with trousers, it may classify as 6203 ensemble