Luxury Silk Blazer and Shorts Suit from Germany
This is a tailored silk blazer with matching shorts, both knitted or crocheted from fabric containing 74% silk. Under Chapter 61 Note 3, shorts (other than swimwear) are explicitly listed as a qualifying lower garment for a 'suit'. The set meets the suit criteria with identical fabric and compatible sizing, and the silk content places it in tariff item 6104.19.00.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
18%
Import Tips
• Verify that the shorts are not swimwear, as that would change classification
• Provide proof of silk fibre content and ensure the blazer and shorts are of identical fabric
• Keep records of the retail packaging to confirm the items are presented as a suit