High-Silk Sleeveless Shell from China
A versatile sleeveless shell blouse of 85% silk, loose-fitting for layering with tailored darts. HTS 6211.49.50.50 covers this as a tank-style upper garment excluded from 6206, with predominant silk composition. Chapter notes confirm classification in 6211 for such non-standard blouses.
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
• Include detailed construction photos in CF-28 requests for binding rulings on exclusions
• Monitor for metal thread use—allowed but must declare if over certain percentages
• Bulk imports risk 'not made-up' claims; ensure all hems and finishes complete