Silk Silk Waste Throw Pillow Cover from China
A decorative pillow cover made from 85% or more silk waste fabric, used for furnishing sofas or beds. It falls under HTS 6304.99.60.30 as a non-knitted furnishing article primarily composed of silk waste, excluding bed coverings of heading 9404.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.2%
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 fiber content via lab testing to confirm ≥85% silk/silk waste for accurate classification
• Provide detailed invoices specifying silk waste composition and furnishing use to avoid reclassification
• Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as apparel, which shifts to Chapters 61-62