Broker Power's List of 2004 Duty Rates for 70% or More Silk Knit Apparel
Broker Power has listed the 2004 general (column 1) duty rates for certain knit and crocheted apparel that is 70% or more by weight silk or silk waste and is subject to a silk category number (7XX).
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Clients should note that there are currently no quota or visa requirements for 70% or more silk textiles and apparel from any country, and that none are expected to be established.
This is Part VIII, the final installment in a series of notices listing the 2004 duty rates for cotton, man-made fiber, wool, silk-blend and non-cotton vegetable fiber, and silk woven and knit/crocheted apparel.
This list is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of duty rates, nor is this a classification guide. Also, for ease of reference, whenever the term "silk" is used below it means "70% or more silk or silk waste."
| Silk Sunsuits, Washsuits, and Similar Apparel | 0.9% |
Notes and Disclaimer for Knit or Crocheted Silk Apparel List
Clients should note that this listing excludes the general (column 1) duty rates for:
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.
As used in this listing, the term:
Knit includes knit or crocheted
Overcoats includes carcoats, capes, cloaks, and similar apparel
Anoraks includes ski-jackets, windbreakers, and similar apparel
This listing for 70% or more silk knit or crocheted apparel 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 01/12/04, 01/13/04, 01/14/04, 01/15/04, 01/16/04, 01/20/04, and 01/21/04 news, 04011220, 04011320, 04011430, 04011520, 04011640, 04012015, and 04012130 for Parts I, II, III, IV, V, VI, and VII of Broker Power's list of 2004 duty rates for cotton and mmf woven apparel, wool woven apparel, silk blend and non-cotton vegetable fiber woven apparel, 70% or more silk woven apparel, cotton and mmf knit apparel, wool knit apparel, and 70% or more silk knit apparel, respectively .)