Women's Silk Cycling Vest from China
High-end women's cycling vest composed of 72% silk with breathable mesh panels for recreational road biking. Meets HTS 6211.49.03.70 criteria as a women's vest of other textile materials (silk-dominant) classified as recreational performance outerwear. Not knitted, qualifying for Chapter 62 made-up articles.
Duty Rate — China → United States
21.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Document performance attributes like breathability in technical specs to justify recreational classification
• Obtain certificates of origin for silk to claim preferential duties under trade agreements
• Watch for reclassification if silk content dips below 70%, shifting to general 'other textile' subheading