Silk Blend Sleeveless Shirt from China

An elegant sleeveless shirt-blouse of 75% silk and 25% cotton, with a collared neckline and button front for semi-formal occasions. It qualifies for HTS 6211.49.50.50 as a high-silk-content upper body garment excluded from 6206 (no waist pockets or ribbing). Chapter notes place such prima facie blouse alternatives in 6211 for other garments.

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

Conduct independent fiber content analysis; blends near 70% threshold often trigger CBP reclassification

Declare as 'other garments' explicitly if features exclude from 6206; include photos in entry docs

Watch for ensemble packaging—retail sets may classify under different 6211 subheadings