Silk Tuxedo Ensemble for Women from China
A formal silk tuxedo-style ensemble for women, comprising a jacket, trousers, and waistcoat, all made from 80% silk fabric and sold as a matching retail set. It is classified under tariff item 6204.19.90 because it is a women's ensemble of silk, a textile material not elsewhere specified in the subheading, and meets the definition of an 'ensemble' under Chapter 62 notes.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
18%
Import Tips
• Ensure the ensemble is sold as a retail set with all components of identical fabric to qualify under 6204.19.90
• Declare the silk content accurately, as goods with 70% or more silk may be subject to different duty rates
• Keep commercial invoices and fabric composition certificates ready for CBSA inspection