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
21.2%
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
• 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