Embroidered Silk Petticoat

Women's full petticoat with hand-embroidered silk panels, totaling 78% silk by weight, used to provide shape under gowns. Fits HTS 6208.19.5000 as a made-up slip/petticoat of silk, allowing metal thread embroidery per Chapter notes. Non-knitted construction confirms Chapter 62 placement.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China1.4%+17.5%18.9%
🇲🇽Mexico1.4%+10.0%11.4%
🇨🇦Canada1.4%+10.0%11.4%
🇩🇪Germany1.4%+10.0%11.4%
🇯🇵Japan1.4%+10.0%11.4%

Alternative Classifications

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

5810.10.00Higher: 49.1% vs 18.9%

If embroidery motifs exceed base fabric area

Embroidery in the piece may classify under Chapter 58 if not subordinate to garment function.

6204.42.30Higher: 25.9% vs 18.9%

If marketed as dress rather than undergarment

End-use as outer dress of silk shifts to 6204 per prima facie classification rules.

6208.99.80Higher: 20.3% vs 18.9%

If silk content under 70% with synthetic blends

Of other textile materials (non-silk dominant) falls to 6208.99 subheadings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document embroidery as textile (not significant non-textile) to stay in Chapter 62

Register for silk quota if applicable; track Category 752 limits via Commerce