Silk Chemise Slip from China
A straight-cut silk slip used as an undergarment or nightgown, with adjustable straps and lace trim at the hem. It qualifies for HTS 6208.99.50.20 as a women's slip or petticoat of silk or silk waste, a made-up article not knitted. Chapter prioritizes specific garment types over general apparel.
Duty Rate — China → United States
24.6%
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
• Document as 'slip' with photos showing undergarment use to distinguish from dresses
• Comply with FTC fiber content rules; silk waste blends must specify exact percentages