Elastic Waist Silk Skirt from Japan
An elastic-waist skirt knitted from yarn containing at least 70% silk, offering comfort and a non-ribbed waistband. As a made-up knitted article for women, it falls under the 'other textile materials' provision of heading 61.04, since silk is not covered by the artificial fibre sibling item.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
18%
Import Tips
• Verify that the skirt is knitted or crocheted and meets the made-up criteria in Chapter 61
• Provide fibre composition details to CBSA, as silk content over 70% supports classification under this item
• Ensure the elastic waistband does not constitute a prohibited tightening feature under chapter notes