5408.34.30.00 - Containing 30 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste, valued over $33 per kg (618) 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | m², kg |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 80% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category encompasses printed woven fabrics predominantly composed of artificial filament yarn, specifically those containing 30 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste. A key defining characteristic for classification under this subheading is the valuation of the fabric, which must exceed $33 per kilogram. These fabrics are typically used in high-end apparel, luxurious home furnishings, and other applications where the aesthetic qualities of printed silk-rich materials are desired.
This category is distinguished from its sibling, 5408.34.90, by the explicit requirement for the fabric to be printed. While both fall under "Other woven fabrics" of artificial filament yarn, subheading 5408.34.30.00 specifically targets printed varieties, whereas the .90 subheading would cover unprinted woven fabrics meeting the same material and value criteria. The distinction hinges on the presence or absence of a printing process applied to the fabric surface.
As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification within this code is definitive once the criteria of material content (30% or more silk/silk waste), yarn type (artificial filament), fabric construction (woven), printing (present), and value (over $33/kg) are met. Examples of goods falling here would include printed silk-blend charmeuse used for designer scarves or printed silk-effect satin intended for high-fashion dresses.