Broker Power's List of 2011 Apparel Duty Rates (Part VIII - Silk Knit)
Broker Power has listed the 2011 "General" Column 1 rates of duty for certain knit apparel that is 70% or more by weight silk or silk waste and is subject to a silk category number (7XX). (The “Special” Column 1 rates of duty (e.g. under the NAFTA or DR-CAFTA, etc.) are not included.)
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The following is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of "General" Column 1 duty rates for silk woven apparel, nor is it a classification guide. Please read all of the footnotes and disclaimers at the end of this notice.
| 733 | Men’s and Boys’ Silk Suit-Type Jackets and Blazers | 0.9% |
| 734 | Men’s and Boys’ Silk Overcoats and Anoraks | 0.9% |
| 735 | Women’s and Girls’ Silk Overcoats and Anoraks | 0.9% |
| 735 | Women’s and Girls’ Silk Suit-Type Jackets and Blazers | Free |
| 736 | Women’s and Girls’ Silk Dresses | 0.9% |
| 738 | Men’s and Boys’ Silk Shirts | 0.9% |
| 738 | Men’s and Boys’ Silk T-Shirts, Singlets, Tank Tops, Etc. | 2.6% |
| 738 | Men’s and Boys’ Silk Pullovers, Sweatshirts, Etc. | 0.9% |
| 738 | Men’s and Boys’ Other Garments - Silk Tops | 0.9% |
| 739 | Women’s and Girls’ Silk Shirts and Blouses | 0.9% |
| 739 | Women’s and Girls’ Silk T-Shirts, Singlets, Tank Tops, Etc. | 2.6% |
| 739 | Women’s and Girls’ Silk Pullovers, Sweatshirts, Etc. | 0.9% |
| 739 | Women’s and Girls’ Other Garments - Silk Tops | 0.9% |
| 742 | Women’s and Girls’ Silk Skirts | 0.9% |
| 743 | Men’s and Boys’ Silk Suits | 0.9% |
| 744 | Women’s and Girls’ Silk Suits | 0.9% |
| 745 | Men’s and Boys’ Silk Sweaters, Including Sweater Vests | 0.9% |
| 746 | Women’s and Girls’ Silk Sweaters, Including Sweater Vests | 0.9% |
| 747 | Men’s and Boys’ Silk Pants and Shorts | 0.9% |
| 748 | Women’s and Girls’ Silk Pants and Shorts | 0.9% |
| 750 | Men’s and Boys’ Silk Bathrobes and Similar Articles | 0.8% |
| 750 | Women’s and Girls’ Silk Bathrobes, Dressing Gowns, and Similar Articles | 0.6% |
| 751 | Men’s and Boys’ Silk Nightshirts and Pajamas | 0.9% |
| 751 | Men’s and Boys’ Silk Sleepwear, Other than Nightshirts and Pajamas | 0.8% |
| 751 | Women’s and Girls’ Silk Nightdresses and Pajamas | 0.6% |
| 752 | Men’s and Boys’ Silk Underpants and Briefs | 0.9% |
| 752 | Women’s and Girls’ Silk Slips and Petticoats | 1.1% |
| 752 | Women’s and Girls’ Silk Briefs and Panties | 2.1% |
| 752 | Women’s and Girls’ Other Silk Underwear, Other than Briefs and Panties | 0.6% |
| 759 | Silk Jumpers | 0.9% |
| 759 | Men’s/Boys’/Women’s/Girls’ Silk Vests, Other than Sweater Vests | 0.9% |
| 759 | Silk Sunsuits, Washsuits, and Similar Apparel | 0.9% |
Notes and Disclaimers for Knit Apparel List
For the purposes of BP's listing, the term:
- Silk means 70% or more silk or silk waste.
- Knit includes knitted or crocheted.
- Overcoats includes carcoats, capes, cloaks, and similar coats.
- Anoraks includes ski jackets, wind-breakers and similar articles.
Clients should note that this listing excludes the "General" duty rates for (partial list):
- overalls, coveralls, and swimwear, among other apparel items, in Cat 759;
- articles imported as parts of ensembles, or imported as accessories (e.g., scarves, gloves) or as apparel or accessory parts; and
- ski-suits and track suits (or articles imported as parts of ski-suits or track suits) in Cats 734, 735, 738, 739, 747, and 748.
In addition, babies’ garments containing 70% or more by weight silk or silk waste are listed as category-free and have a 0.9% duty rate.
This listing should not be used as a classification guide. Classification of an apparel item should be done by examining the HTS, Explanatory Notes and/or earlier rulings and/or by making a binding ruling request. In addition, an expert knowledgeable in the classification field can be helpful in this endeavor.
(See ITT’s Online Archives or 01/06/11, 01/07/11, 01/10/11, 01/11/11, 01/12/11, 01/13/11, and 01/14/11 news, 11010621, 11010708, 11011030, 11011119, 11011213, 11011318, and 11011417, for Parts I-VII on cotton/MMF woven, wool woven, silk blend and non-cotton vegetable fiber woven, silk woven, cotton/MMF knit, wool, and silk blend and non-cotton vegetable fiber knit apparel.)
BP Note
According to International Trade Commission sources, the last Uruguay Round duty rate reductions took effect on January 1, 2004 and have been fully phased in. As a result, the duty rates for Chapters 61 and 62 (knit and woven apparel) have largely remained the same in recent years.