| HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6117102010 | Doc | 41.3% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 6114901010 | Doc | 38.4% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 6114901020 | Doc | 38.4% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3926201010 | Doc | 30.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3926201020 | Doc | 30.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3921904090 | Doc | 34.2% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3921901500 | Doc | 61.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Ice Silk Scarf
An ice silk scarf is a lightweight, often sheer scarf made from a specific type of polyester fabric designed to provide a cooling sensation.
Material:
The primary component is polyester, but it's not standard polyester. It's manufactured with a unique fiber structure, often utilizing ultra-fine polyester filaments. This creates a fabric with a remarkably smooth texture, similar to silk, hence the name. The fabric is often treated to enhance its cooling properties. Common variations include the addition of cooling minerals or specialized yarn construction.
Purpose:
The main purpose is cooling and sun protection. It's designed to be worn in hot weather to provide relief from heat and shield the skin from harmful UV rays. It also functions as a fashion accessory.
Function:
- Moisture Wicking: The fabric effectively draws moisture away from the skin, promoting evaporation and a cooling effect.
- UV Protection: Many ice silk scarves offer a UPF rating, indicating their ability to block ultraviolet radiation.
- Breathability: The open weave of the fabric allows for air circulation, preventing overheating.
- Quick Drying: Polyester dries rapidly, making it suitable for activities where sweating is involved.
Usage Scenarios:
- Outdoor Activities: Hiking, running, cycling, fishing, gardening, and other summer sports.
- Travel: Useful for hot climates and air-conditioned environments (where it can provide a light layer of warmth).
- Everyday Wear: Fashion accessory for casual and warm weather outfits.
- Workout/Fitness: Used to wipe sweat and keep cool during exercise.
- Headwear/Neckwear/Mask: Versatile enough to be used as a head covering, neck gaiter, or face mask.
Common Types/Features:
- Solid Colors: The most common type, available in a wide range of colors.
- Printed Designs: Featuring floral patterns, geometric shapes, or other motifs.
- Different Sizes: Varying lengths and widths to suit different needs and wearing styles. Common sizes include standard scarf dimensions (e.g., 70" x 35") and smaller bandana-sized options.
- Seamless Construction: Some are manufactured without seams for increased comfort.
- Cooling Technology Variations: Some incorporate cooling gels or specialized mineral infusions.
- Tube Scarf/Neck Gaiter: A cylindrical shape designed to be worn around the neck.
The declared goods are an ice silk scarf, which is a clothing accessory made from man-made fibers, designed to be worn for warmth, protection, or fashion. It falls under the category of shawls, scarves, mufflers, and veils.
The following HS codes are relevant based on the provided reference material:
- 6117102010: This HS code covers “Other made up clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted; knitted or crocheted parts of garments or of clothing accessories: Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like: Of man-made fibers Containing 23 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair (459)”.
- 61: Chapter 61 refers to articles of apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted.
- 17: Heading 17 specifically covers made up clothing accessories and parts of garments.
- 10: Subheading 10 narrows down to shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, and veils.
- 20: Further specifies accessories made of man-made fibers containing 23% or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair. The current tax rate is 41.3% (base tariff 11.3%, additional tariff 0.0%, and a tariff of 30.0% after April 2, 2025).
It is important to note that the tax rate for HS code 6117102010 will change to 41.3% after April 2, 2025, due to the additional tariff of 30.0%.