Silk Performance Hiking Shirt from China
A lightweight silk shirt designed for recreational hiking and outdoor activities, featuring moisture-wicking properties and excluded from heading 6205 due to its performance-oriented design with specialized fabric treatment. It contains over 70% silk, classifying it under HTS 6211.39.0750 as recreational performance outwear for men. The shirt has long sleeves, a partial neckline opening, and no ribbed waistband.
Duty Rate — China → United States
18%
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 silk content exceeds 70% by weight with lab tests; declarations must match invoices to avoid reclassification
• Ensure labeling indicates 'recreational performance' features distinguishing from standard shirts in 6205