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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%+20.0%21.4%
🇲🇽Mexico1.4%+10.0%11.4%
🇨🇦Canada1.4%+10.0%11.4%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

5810.10.00Higher: 51.6% vs 21.4%

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: 28.4% vs 21.4%

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: 22.8% vs 21.4%

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