Silk Women's Hiking Jacket from China
A lightweight women's jacket made from 75% silk fabric, designed for recreational hiking with waterproof coating and adjustable hood. It falls under HTS 6211.49.03.90 as recreational performance outerwear containing 70% or more silk, not knitted or crocheted. This classification applies to other garments in this category beyond basic track or ski suits.
Duty Rate — China → United States
18.7%
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 silk content exceeds 70% by weight with lab tests for accurate classification; ensure country-of-origin labeling complies with FTC rules
• Avoid misdeclaring as lower-duty apparel to prevent penalties