Crocheted Silk Sweater Hem Band from United States
A crocheted bottom hem edging made from a blend containing 72% silk waste, designed as a replaceable component for cashmere-silk hybrid sweaters. This made-up knitted accessory part is classified under tariff item 6117.90.90 as it is a knitted part of a garment, not elsewhere specified. Its high silk content and specific function as a sweater hem band determine its classification.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
18%
Import Tips
• Ensure the hem band is classified as a part of a garment, not as a finished article, to qualify for this tariff item
• Be prepared to provide a detailed fibre composition breakdown to verify the silk content
• Verify whether the item qualifies for preferential treatment under any free trade agreement by providing a valid certificate of origin