Men's Silk Nightshirt

A long, loose-fitting nightshirt for men crafted from mulberry silk with over 70% silk by weight, featuring a chest pocket and button placket. Classified under HTS 6207.99.70.20 as men's sleepwear of predominantly silk, this non-knitted garment provides luxurious comfort for sleeping. It meets the criteria for nightshirts as similar articles in the heading.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China1.1%+17.5%18.6%
🇲🇽Mexico1.1%+10.0%11.1%
🇨🇦Canada1.1%+10.0%11.1%
🇩🇪Germany1.1%+10.0%11.1%
🇯🇵Japan1.1%+10.0%11.1%

Alternative Classifications

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

6208.99Lower: 12.8% vs 18.6%

If styled for women with right-over-left closure

Garments with right-over-left front closure are deemed women's per chapter note, moving to women's silk sleepwear.

6111Lower: 15.6% vs 18.6%

If the nightshirt is knitted

Knitted sleepwear falls under Chapter 61, specifically men's knitted undershirts and similar for baby sizes, but adult to 6111.

6207.19.90Higher: 28% vs 18.6%

If synthetic fiber dominant over 70% silk

Drops below 70% silk threshold, classifying under 'other' textile materials of man-made fibers in 6207.19.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide detailed invoices specifying silk waste or pure silk percentage to support the 70% threshold during customs entry

Ensure left-over-right closure design to maintain men's classification per chapter notes

Watch for quota restrictions on silk apparel; check current visa requirements for Category 751

Related Products under HTS 6207.99.70.20

Men's 100% Silk Pajama Set

A classic two-piece pajama set for men, consisting of a button-front shirt and matching drawstring pants, made from 100% silk fabric exceeding 70% silk content by weight. This sleepwear qualifies under HTS 6207.99.70.20 as men's sleepwear of silk or silk waste, not knitted or crocheted, designed for sleeping. It features a relaxed fit for comfort during nighttime use.

Men's Silk Bathrobe

A luxurious knee-length bathrobe for men made from 85% silk charmeuse with cotton lining, tied with a matching silk belt. This qualifies as men's sleepwear or similar under HTS 6207.99.70.20 due to its predominant silk content and use as a dressing gown post-bath or for lounging. It is a made-up woven article excluded from knitted categories.

Men's Silk Briefs

Premium men's underpants crafted from 72% silk and 28% elastane for stretch, in a low-rise brief style. Falls under HTS 6207.99.70.20 as men's underpants of predominantly silk, woven not knitted, suitable for sleep or undergarments. The high silk content defines its luxury classification.

Men's Long Silk Undershirt

A long-sleeve undershirt for men made of 75% silk jersey (woven), designed as a base layer or sleep layer. Classified in HTS 6207.99.70.20 for men's singlets/other undershirts of 70%+ silk, not knitted. It provides thermal regulation ideal for sleepwear use.

Men's Silk Pajama Pants

Drawstring lounge pants for men from 80% silk, sold individually for sleepwear mixing. Under HTS 6207.99.70.20 as men's pajamas or similar of high silk content, woven. Often paired but classifiable alone per suit/ensemble notes.

Men's Embroidered Silk Dressing Gown

A velvet-trimmed silk dressing gown with embroidery, 70% silk by weight for men. HTS 6207.99.70.20 covers such similar articles as sleepwear/dressing gowns of silk. Metal thread embroidery allowed per chapter notes.