Silk Trouser Waistband from China
A detachable waistband component made from over 70% silk fabric, designed specifically as a replacement part for men's trousers and breeches. It features belt loops and a buckle closure, classified under HTS 6217.90.10.30 as a part of trousers containing 70% or more silk by weight. This excludes knitted items and fits Chapter 62 for made-up textile articles.
Duty Rate — China → United States
22.3%
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 with lab tests (e.g
• ISO 1833) to confirm 70%+ threshold; invoices must specify fiber breakdown
• Include detailed diagrams showing part's attachment to trousers to avoid misclassification as full garments