Pure Silk Corset from China
A structured women's corset crafted from 100% silk dupioni with boning for shaping, exceeding 70% silk content. Classified under HTS 6212.90.0050 as corsets and similar articles in heading 6212, allowing knitted or crocheted construction. Ideal for formal evening wear or shapewear.
Duty Rate — China → United States
24.1%
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
• Provide invoices specifying exact silk waste or fiber content to justify the 70% threshold during customs valuation
• Register for C-TPAT if importing regularly to expedite clearance for luxury silk textiles
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain silk products from specific countries like China