Silk Satin Slip Dress from China
A luxurious silk slip dress designed as an undergarment for women, featuring thin straps and a straight silhouette falling to mid-thigh length. Made with over 70% silk by weight, it qualifies under HTS 6208.19.5000 as a slip of silk or silk waste, distinct from outerwear or knitted articles per Chapter 62 notes. The smooth satin finish provides a sleek layer under formal dresses.
Duty Rate — China → United States
21.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab test to confirm 70%+ silk, as declarations must match HTS criteria to avoid reclassification
• Include commercial invoices detailing silk waste percentage and garment construction; retain mill certificates for audits
• Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as outerwear, which shifts to Chapter 62 dress headings