HS code for silk pillowcase
The U.S. HS code for a silk pillowcase is usually 6302.39.00.20 (mulberry silk), with a 4.3% general duty and an estimated total of 16.8% from China and 16.8% from Vietnam once additional duties are added.
Estimates use tariff data as of October 22, 2026. The China and Vietnam estimates include Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). From China, Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply, up to 41.8% in total. Classifications and duty estimates are guidance based on the published HTSUS. The importer of record is responsible for the final classification.
Codes by variant
| Variant | HTS code | General duty | Est. from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mulberry silk | 6302.39.00.20 | 4.3% | 16.8% |
- 6302.39.00.20: Containing 85 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste
What decides the code
A silk pillowcase is bed linen of woven silk fabric, classified under heading 6302 in the silk subheading.
- The item is bed linen for a bed, which places it in heading 6302 rather than in apparel or furnishing headings.
- The fabric is woven silk, so the code falls under bed linen of other textile materials, not cotton or man-made fiber lines.
- The silk content meets the threshold for the silk subheading, which is where silk bed linen is grouped.
Common mistakes
- Classifying under 6302.21 or 6302.31 is wrong because those lines cover cotton bed linen, not silk.
- Classifying under 6302.22 or 6302.32 is wrong because those lines cover man-made fiber bed linen.
- Classifying under 6217.10 is wrong because that heading covers made-up clothing accessories, not bed linen.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 16.8% = 4.3% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 41.8%.
- Vietnam
- 16.8% = 4.3% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 6302.39.00.20, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Mulberry silk
- CN 6302 39 90, 12%
EU Combined Nomenclature 2026, third-country (erga omnes) duty. Preferential rates and EU trade remedy duties are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for a silk pillowcase?
The U.S. HTS code for a silk pillowcase is usually 6302.39.00.20 (mulberry silk). The first six digits, 6302.39, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on a silk pillowcase from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 6302.39.00.20 is 4.3%. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 16.8% of customs value. Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply depending on the exact product. From Vietnam the estimate is 16.8%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
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Codes checked against the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule retrieved October 22, 2026. Additional duties reviewed October 22, 2026. This is an estimate: the importer of record is responsible for classification.