Pure Silk Bomber Jacket from China
A relaxed-fit men's bomber jacket made from 100% silk with ribbed cuffs, waistband, and zip-front, resembling swimwear or track outerwear style but excluded from 6201. It is classified in HTS 6211.39.60.70 as a jacket-type garment of over 70% silk, in the 'other garments' category for non-suit, non-overcoat silk apparel. Chapter 62 covers woven made-up textile articles.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20.5%
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
• Conduct fiber analysis to confirm ≥70% silk; retain certificates for CBP review
• Document as 'jacket-type excluded from 6201' on commercial invoice to prevent reclassification
• Check for swimwear resemblance; ensure not qualifying under 6211.11 swimwear subheadings