5408.33.30.00 - Containing 30 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste, valued over $33 per kg (618) 🖩

This HTS classification, 5408.33.30.00, specifically covers woven fabrics of artificial filament yarn that are composed of 30 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste, and which have a value exceeding $33 per kilogram. These fabrics are distinct from other categories within woven fabrics of artificial filament yarn due to their significant silk content and higher value threshold, placing them in a premium segment. The "Other" designation at this level indicates that it does not fall under more specific subdivisions based on thread count or exact percentage of man-made filaments as seen in sibling categories.

This classification differentiates itself from sibling category 5408.33.15.00, which focuses on fabrics with a very high percentage of man-made filaments (85% or more) and specific thread count ranges in both warp and filling. In contrast, 5408.33.30.00 prioritizes a substantial silk presence, irrespective of the man-made filament content beyond the initial requirement of being a woven fabric of artificial filament yarn, and is defined by its value per kilogram rather than precise thread density. The remaining sibling, 5408.33.90, serves as a catch-all for other woven fabrics of yarns of different colors that do not meet the specific criteria of 5408.33.15.00 or 5408.33.30.00.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Classification under 5408.33.30.00 is final for eligible fabrics meeting both the material composition (30% or more silk/silk waste) and the value threshold (over $33/kg) requirements, within the broader scope of woven fabrics of artificial filament yarn of differing colored yarns. Examples of goods that would fall here include luxury scarves, high-end upholstery, or apparel linings where the blend of artificial filament and silk creates a unique texture and drape, and the retail or production cost justifies the higher valuation.