Silk Short Nightie

A babydoll-style short silk nightie with ruffled hem and matching thong, for women's sleepwear. Under HTS 6208.99.50.20 as other nightdresses of silk, woven textile not crocheted. Prima facie classification prioritizes nightdress over general blouse.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7.1%+17.5%24.6%
🇲🇽Mexico7.1%+10.0%17.1%
🇨🇦Canada7.1%+10.0%17.1%
🇩🇪Germany7.1%+10.0%17.1%
🇯🇵Japan7.1%+10.0%17.1%

Alternative Classifications

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

6206.40.20Lower: 21.5% vs 24.6%

If blouses with partial neck opening but daytime use

Silk tops resembling blouses without nightdress features go to women's blouses.

6208.99.80Lower: 20.3% vs 24.6%

If not silk or silk waste

Non-silk woven nighties like ramie classify in general 'other' textile.

6210.20.50Same rate: 24.6%

If garments over apparel of man-made fibers

Silk overgarments worn over other clothes may classify in overgarments heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify 'nightie' in entries; short length alone doesn't shift to undershirt

Test for shrinkage; silk requires special customs declarations for delicacy

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