Silk Waistband Facing from China
Pre-made silk facings (82% silk) for trouser and skirt waistbands, providing smooth inner lining as garment parts. HTS 6217.90.10 for silk-heavy made-ups. Tailoring industry staple.
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
• Classify as 'parts' explicitly; complete waistbands may go to 6217.10
• Interlining adhesion doesn't change textile classification
• Quota checks for silk apparel parts from certain origins