Silk Crepe de Chine Shirt-Blouse

A lightweight shirt-blouse crafted from silk crepe de chine fabric, with short sleeves, a pointed collar, and partial front opening. As a woven women's upper-body garment without prohibited features like waist pockets, it fits HTS 6206.10 for silk blouses.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.9%+17.5%24.4%
🇲🇽Mexico6.9%+10.0%16.9%
🇨🇦Canada6.9%+10.0%16.9%
🇩🇪Germany6.9%+10.0%16.9%
🇯🇵Japan6.9%+10.0%16.9%

Alternative Classifications

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

6205.20.20Higher: 37.2% vs 24.4%

If designed as men's shirt but with right-over-left closure

Chapter Note classifies right-over-left front closure as women's, but men's cut may shift to 6205 for men's shirts.

6214.90.00Higher: 28.8% vs 24.4%

If sold as apparel accessory like a silk shell top

Garments not prima facie blouses but used as underlayers classify under 6214 per Chapter Note.

6117.80.95Higher: 32.1% vs 24.4%

If knitted

Chapter 62 excludes knitted articles, directing silk knit tops to Chapter 61.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Label garments with country of origin and fiber content (100% silk) per FTC rules to prevent customs holds

• Use invoices specifying silk waste or pure silk to match HTS description accurately

• Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring as cotton blends, triggering restraints and penalties