Silk Shawl from China
An oversized rectangular silk shawl with fringed edges, over 70% silk by weight, worn over shoulders for evening wear. HTS 6217.10.10 applies as a made-up accessory not qualifying as a garment or small square scarf. Ideal for bridal or formal occasions.
Duty Rate — China → United States
19.8%
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
• Document dimensions and use (e.g
• not as garment) to distinguish from outerwear in 6204
• Require fiber content labels; silk waste blends must still exceed 70% total silk weight
• Avoid bulk packaging; retail-ready shawls less likely to be seen as fabric yardage