Mulberry Silk Nightgown from China
A full-length women's nightdress made from premium mulberry silk with over 85% silk by weight, featuring delicate lace trims and a flowing A-line silhouette. It falls under HTS 6208.99.30 due to its high silk composition and classification as a non-knitted nightdress for women. The woven silk fabric ensures elegance and breathability for bedtime.
Duty Rate — China → United States
18.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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
• Obtain certificates of authenticity for mulberry silk to substantiate the 70% threshold during customs valuation
• Label garments with care instructions and silk percentage to meet FTC textile labeling requirements
• Watch for undervaluation pitfalls; declare full retail value to prevent anti-dumping scrutiny on luxury silks