A : → You are quite right that 100% silk products are not subject to quota restrictions in the US market, whereas the silk blend garments are. For the EU markets, silk or silk blend garments are not subject to quota restrictions. For detail information on textile and garment categories subject to restraints and their quota utilizations for the US and the EU markets can be located at Trade and Industry Department website.Hong Kong imports and exports of textiles and garments require valid licenses issued by the Textile Import and Export divisions of the Trade and Industry Department. Harmonized System Classification Codes for customs and trade declarations can be purchased from Government publications center.For details of standards and marking requirements, contents and care labeling for garment products in the US market please consult the following website: http://www.tdctrade.com/sme/ir/usair_textiles.htm
Q : → Can you tell me what are the procedures of exporting garments to the US and EU markets? Primarily I am looking at silk garments. I understand that if they are 100% silk, there is no quota restriction. But where can I find information on silk blend garments and their restrictions. Also, I need information on export licenses, finding HS Classification Codes, US requirements on garment's flammability, care labeling and marking, etc.
