Silk Sleep Shirt from China
A mid-length silk shirt worn as nightwear, with a button-front placket and relaxed fit for comfort during sleep. Classified under HTS 6208.99.50.20 as women's nightdresses or similar articles of silk, made up from woven textile fabric. Excludes knitted or orthopedic items per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
27.1%
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
• Label as 'nightdress' not 'shirt' to align with heading descriptions and avoid scrutiny
• Provide washing instructions and country of origin for silk origin verification during entry
• Separate from loungewear sets; multi-piece ensembles may classify differently