Harmonized System Codes • Schedule B • Harmonized Commodity Description

HS Code 61149010: Other Garments Made of Silk or Silk Waste

The HS Code 61149010 is used to classify and identify a specific type of garment made of silk or silk waste. This code is used in international trade to facilitate the smooth flow of goods and to ensure accurate classification for customs purposes.

Product Description:

• HS Code: 61149010
• Product: Other garments nesoi, of textile materials (except wool, cotton, or mmf)
• Composition: Contains 70% or more by weight of silk or silk waste
• Manufacturing Process: Knitted or crocheted

Garments falling under this HS code include various types of clothing items that are made primarily of silk or silk waste. These garments are not made of wool, cotton, or man-made fibers (mmf). The manufacturing process involves knitting or crocheting the textile materials to create the final product.

Bound / MFN Duty Rate:

• Rate: 0.9%

The bound or most-favored-nation (MFN) duty rate for HS Code 61149010 is 0.9%. This means that when a country lowers a trade barrier or opens up a market, it must apply the same duty rate of 0.9% to all its trading partners for the same goods or services.

Quantity Unit:

• Unit: Dozens (DOZ)

The quantity unit for HS Code 61149010 is "dozens" (DOZ). This unit of measurement indicates that the garments are typically traded and counted in multiples of 12.

Special Tariff Preference Programs:

• Free: Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Chile, European Union (EU), Israel, Japan, Jordan, Mexico, Oman, Panama, Peru, Singapore
• 0.1%: Morocco

Under various special tariff preference programs, certain countries provide preferential treatment for imports of garments classified under HS Code 61149010. These programs include duty-free treatment or reduced duty rates.

• Free: Australia offers a special rate for imports under this HS code.
• Bahrain offers a special rate for imports under this HS code.
• Canada provides duty-free treatment under the NAFTA agreement.
• Chile offers a special rate for imports under this HS code.
• The European Union (EU) may provide preferential treatment for imports under this HS code.
• Israel offers duty-free treatment for imports under this HS code.
• Japan offers a special rate for imports under this HS code.
• Jordan offers a special rate for imports under this HS code.
• Mexico provides duty-free treatment under the NAFTA agreement.
• Oman offers a special rate for imports under this HS code.
• Panama offers a special rate for imports under this HS code.
• Peru offers a special rate for imports under this HS code.
• Singapore offers a special rate for imports under this HS code.

In addition, Morocco provides a special rate of 0.1% for imports under this HS code.

Importing US States:

Garments classified under HS Code 61149010 can be imported into any state within the United States.

Exporting US States:

Garments classified under HS Code 61149010 can be exported from any state within the United States.

Overall, HS Code 61149010 is a specific classification code used to identify and classify garments made primarily of silk or silk waste. It plays a crucial role in international trade by facilitating customs procedures, determining duty rates, and providing information on special tariff preference programs. Importers and exporters should familiarize themselves with this code to ensure compliance with trade regulations and take advantage of any available benefits.