Silk Silk-Waste One-Piece Swimsuit

A luxurious one-piece swimsuit made from 75% silk waste blended with other fibers, designed for women with a halter neck and moderate coverage. It falls under HTS 6211.12.40.00 as women's swimwear containing 70% or more by weight of silk or silk waste, not knitted or crocheted. The smooth, elegant fabric provides a premium feel for beach or pool use.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China1.2%+17.5%18.7%
🇲🇽Mexico1.2%+10.0%11.2%
🇨🇦Canada1.2%+10.0%11.2%
🇩🇪Germany1.2%+10.0%11.2%
🇯🇵Japan1.2%+10.0%11.2%

Alternative Classifications

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

6211.12Same rate: 18.7%

If containing less than 70% silk or silk waste

Swimwear with under 70% silk content shifts to man-made fiber provisions within the same women's swimwear heading.

6112.41.00Higher: 42.4% vs 18.7%

If knitted or crocheted

Chapter 61 covers knitted swimwear, excluding woven articles from Chapter 62 per chapter notes.

6204.49.10.00Higher: 24.4% vs 18.7%

If designed as women's dress or similar, not principally for swimming

End-use determines classification; non-swim garments resembling dresses fall under women's woven apparel.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify fiber content through lab testing to confirm 70%+ silk/silk waste, as misdeclaration can lead to reclassification or penalties

Provide detailed weave specifications to prove non-knitted/crocheted construction, distinguishing from Chapter 61

Include care labels specifying hand-wash only to meet FTC requirements and avoid common import holds