Silk Women's Slip from China
A lightweight silk slip designed as an undergarment to be worn beneath dresses for smooth fit and modesty. It falls under HTS 6208.19.90.00 as a slip made of silk, which is a textile material other than wool, cotton, or man-made fibers, classified as women's undershirt or slip. This non-knitted, made-up article provides essential underlayer support.
Duty Rate — China → United States
28.7%
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
• Verify fiber content through lab tests as silk must be certified to avoid reclassification to man-made fiber categories
• Include detailed invoices specifying 'slip' use and textile composition to prevent misclassification as outerwear