Silk Silk-Waste Blend Blouse

A loose-fitting women's blouse made primarily from silk waste blended with silk fibers, featuring a V-neckline and short sleeves. It covers the upper body without pockets below the waist or ribbed waistband, qualifying under HTS 6206.10 as a blouse of silk or silk waste. Classified here due to its material composition and design as a non-knitted shirt-blouse.

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.

6206.40.20.00Lower: 21.5% vs 24.4%

If made predominantly of man-made fibers

Material composition shifts classification from silk to man-made fiber blouses if silk content drops below threshold.

6210.40Lower: 16.2% vs 24.4%

If knitted or crocheted construction

Chapter 62 excludes knitted articles; those go to Chapter 61 heading 6210 for overgarments like blouses.

6205.20.20Higher: 37.2% vs 24.4%

If designed as men's or boys' shirt-blouse

Closure style (left over right) and cut determine gender; men's versions classify under 6205.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify silk content exceeds 70% via lab tests for accurate classification under silk headings

Include fiber content labels and certificates of origin to avoid reclassification during customs review

Monitor man-made fiber restraints (641); exceed quotas may trigger higher duties or penalties