Silk Women's Ski Jacket from China

A lightweight women's ski jacket made predominantly from silk fabric of heading 5903, designed for recreational performance with water-resistant coating and insulated lining for cold weather activities. It falls under HTS 6210.50.22.40 as other women's recreational performance outerwear with 70% or more silk content, not qualifying as a ski-suit under heading 6211. The garment provides protection during skiing or snowboarding while meeting Chapter 62 criteria for made-up non-knitted textile articles.

Duty Rate — China → United States

23.7%

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

Verify fiber content lab tests confirming 70%+ silk to avoid reclassification to lower silk subheadings

Ensure documentation proves fabric from HTS 5903/5906/5907; declare coating type to prevent disputes

Label as women's via right-over-left closure; watch for performance claims triggering additional regulations