HS Code for Silk blouses

Silk blouses for women or girls are classified under HS code 6206.10. This classification is governed by the rules of Chapter 62, which covers articles of apparel and clothing accessories that are not knitted or crocheted. The specific subheading 6206.10 is designated for garments made of silk or silk waste. Classification is based on three primary criteria: the gender of the intended wearer (women or girls), the type of garment (blouse, shirt, or shirt-blouse), and the material composition (silk). Under the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1 and 6, the woven nature of the fabric excludes it from Chapter 61, while the high silk content directs it to the first subheading of 6206.

Products Included

• Woven silk blouses with button closures
• Silk shirt-blouses for women
• Silk tunics and tops (not knitted)
• Silk waste blouses
• Embellished silk shirts for girls

Common Misclassification

The most common misclassification occurs with HS code 6106.10, which covers silk blouses that are knitted or crocheted. Importers must distinguish between the construction of the fabric; woven items belong in 6206, while knitted items belong in 6106. Another frequent error involves men's silk shirts, which are classified under 6205.90. Additionally, if the blouse is made of a blend where silk is not the predominant textile by weight, it may fall under 6206.30 (cotton) or 6206.40 (man-made fibers) depending on the chief weight material.

FAQ

What is the HS code for silk blouses?

The HS code for women's or girls' woven silk blouses is 6206.10.

Does this code include silk t-shirts?

Generally, no. T-shirts are typically knitted garments and would be classified under heading 6109. If the garment is a woven silk top that does not meet the definition of a blouse or shirt, it might be classified under 6211.