Silk Scarf Collar from China
A detachable collar made from 100% silk fabric, designed as an accessory to elevate formal outfits by wrapping around the neck. It falls under HTS 6217.90.10 as a made-up clothing accessory containing over 70% silk, distinct from knitted items or full garments. Primarily used for fashion enhancement on blouses or dresses.
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
• Verify silk content via lab testing to confirm 70%+ threshold; invoices must specify fiber composition
• Include certificates of origin for potential silk-specific trade agreements reducing duties
• Avoid misclassification as full scarves over 60cm sides, which may shift to HTS 6214