Embroidered Silk Shirt-Blouse from China
A women's shirt-blouse of silk waste with delicate embroidery on the collar and cuffs, short sleeves, and partial front placket opening from the neckline. It fits the definition of shirt-blouses in heading 6206 as a made-up woven silk article for the upper body. Falls under 6206.10.0050 as other silk variants beyond basic types.
Duty Rate — China → United States
26.9%
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
• Document embroidery as non-substantial for classification; ensure it doesn't alter the essential character to accessories
• Use commercial invoices specifying silk waste origin and value breakdown to prevent undervaluation disputes
• Check for right-over-left closure confirming women's designation per chapter notes