Embroidered Silk Pencil Skirt
A fitted pencil skirt knitted from yarn containing 70% silk, with subtle embroidery that does not alter its essential character as a skirt. It is a made-up knitted article for women, classifiable under the 'other textile materials' provision of heading 61.04, as silk is not an artificial fibre and no more specific heading applies.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 18% | — | 18% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 18% | — | 18% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 18% | — | 18% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 18% | — | 18% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 18% | — | 18% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the skirt is made of artificial fibres such as rayon or acetate
Artificial fibre skirts are classified under the sibling item for artificial fibres.
If the skirt is made of synthetic fibres like nylon
Synthetic fibre skirts are classified under a different subheading in heading 61.04.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the skirt is knitted or crocheted and made up, as required by Chapter 61
• Declare the silk content and embroidery details to CBSA, ensuring the embroidery is incidental and does not change classification
• Keep records of the fibre composition and origin for duty assessment
Related Products under Tariff item 6104.59.90
Bias-Cut Silk Slippery Skirt
A bias-cut skirt knitted from yarn containing 95% silk waste, designed for a fluid drape and movement. It is a made-up knitted article for women, classifiable under the 'other textile materials' provision of heading 61.04 because silk is not an artificial fibre and no other heading in this chapter more specifically covers it.
Elastic Waist Silk Skirt
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.