HTS tariff line · chapter 54
5408.34.30
Containing 30 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste, valued over $33 per kg (618)
Analysis
HTS 5408.34.30 covers containing 30 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste, valued over $33 per kg (618) under heading 5408 (woven fabrics of artificial filament yarn, including woven fabrics obtained from…).
Within this group the rate runs from duty-free to 12%. Compared with 5408.34.90 (other: other), which pays 12%, a misclassification either way moves the duty by 12 percentage points.
Goods from countries without normal trade relations pay the column 2 rate of 80% instead of nothing, so origin decides between free entry and a 80% duty.
The normal trade relations rate here is zero, shared by about 11% of the 123 tariff lines in chapter 54, a useful check when a neighbouring dutiable line is a candidate. Duty-free at the general rate does not rule out additional duties under Chapter 99, such as Section 301 or Section 232 measures, which depend on the country of origin.
The other lines in the same group are 5408.34.05 (containing 36 percent or more by weight of wool or fine…, duty-free), 5408.34.10 (mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair: other…, 12%) and 5408.34.90 (other: other, 12%).
Neighbouring lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5408.34.05 | Containing 36 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair | Free |
| 5408.34.10 | Mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair: other (624) | 12% |
| 5408.34.90 | Other: other | 12% |