Silk Dinner Jacket Suit
An elegant women's dinner suit with a short-front silk jacket and skirt, 95% silk, recognized as a suit variant under the Chapter 62 notes for evening dress. Since silk is not an artificial fibre, the suit is classified under tariff item 6204.19.90 as a suit of other textile materials.
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 suit is made entirely of artificial fibres
This item may apply if the suit is made solely of artificial fibres, but it is unlikely given the high silk content.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the jacket and skirt are made from identical fabric and meet the dinner jacket suit definition
• Have the garment's construction details ready for CBSA, as the short-front jacket is a key feature
• Verify the silk content, as it may be classified under a different item if it is not the predominant material
Related Products under Tariff item 6204.19.90
Acetate Fiber Women's Tailored Blazer Suit
A tailored women's suit made from acetate fibres, consisting of a blazer-style jacket and a matching divided skirt. Because the jacket and skirt are made from identical fabric and meet the definition of a suit under Chapter 62, it is classified under tariff item 6204.19.90 as a suit of other textile materials.
Acetate Women's Formal Tuxedo Ensemble
A formal three-piece ensemble for women made of acetate, including a tuxedo jacket, trousers, and waistcoat, all in identical fabric. Under Chapter 62, a waistcoat is permitted as part of a suit or ensemble, and the set is designed for formal events, making it classifiable under tariff item 6204.19.90 as a suit of other textile materials.
Girls' Bast Fiber Trouser Suit
A girls' two-piece suit made from mixed bast fibres, such as ramie or hemp, consisting of a jacket and trousers. It is classified under 6204.19.90 because it is a suit of other textile materials not specifically covered by other subheadings, and it meets the suit definition in Chapter 62.
Girls' Bibless Overalls Ensemble
An ensemble for girls consisting of trousers and a top, without bibs, made from textile materials. It is classified under 6204.19.90 as an 'ensemble' of other textile materials, as it does not fall under more specific subheadings for suits or ensembles of specific fibres.
Girls' Dinner Jacket Ensemble
A formal dinner jacket suit set for girls, included in the suit definition under Chapter 62 notes. It is made of textile materials other than those specified in other subheadings, and is classified under 6204.19.90 as a suit of other textile materials.
Girls' Hemp Blend Blazer Trouser Suit
A girls' formal suit set with a blazer-style jacket and trousers crafted from a hemp-viscose blend where hemp is the dominant fibre. Since hemp is a bast fibre and not an artificial fibre, it is classified as a suit of other textile materials.