Polyester-Silk Chiffon Shirt-Blouse from China
A lightweight women's shirt-blouse in chiffon with 60% polyester and 40% silk blend, featuring short sleeves, partial neckline opening, and loose fit. Classified under HTS 6206.40.20.00 due to its man-made fiber dominance with substantial silk content, fitting the blouse definition for upper body coverage. The silk enhances breathability and elegance.
Duty Rate — China → United States
24%
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
• Provide mill test certificates for fiber composition; audits often scrutinize silk claims in blends
• Avoid shipping in sets with bottoms, as ensembles may reclassify under different rules
• Check for right-over-left closure to confirm women's classification per chapter notes