Silk Sleeve Placket

Made-up placket strips (73% silk) for shirt/blouse sleeve openings with button tabs. Under HTS 6217.90.10.60 as qualifying silk garment parts. Fits shirt-blouse definitions indirectly.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.3%+17.5%19.8%
🇲🇽Mexico2.3%+10.0%12.3%
🇨🇦Canada2.3%+10.0%12.3%
🇩🇪Germany2.3%+10.0%12.3%
🇯🇵Japan2.3%+10.0%12.3%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6205.20.20Higher: 37.2% vs 19.8%

If part of complete men's woven shirt

Assembled shirts in 6205; unassembled parts remain 6217.

6217.90Same rate: 19.8%

If non-sil-dominant fibers

Silk threshold unmet moves to other materials subheading.

5903.90.30Higher: 37.7% vs 19.8%

If silk lace placket type

Lace trimmings specifically in 5903 if not garment parts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Cross-reference with 6205/6206 notes on shirt features during entry

Bulk packaging ok if invoiced as parts, not retail sets

Ensure no waist pockets to dodge 6205 exclusion applicability