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Metallic Thread Polyester Party Ensemble

> A festive polyester ensemble with metallic thread accents, comprising a cropped jacket and flared skirt of identical synthetic base fabric. The metallic thread is permitted under Chapter 62 Note 10, which allows articles made of metal thread. This qualifies as an ensemble with one upper and one lower garment in matching fabric.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China18%β€”18%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico18%β€”18%
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈUnited States18%β€”18%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany18%β€”18%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan18%β€”18%

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6204.13.00Same rate: 18%

If the set is classified as a suit rather than an ensemble.

Suits have stricter requirements, including jacket panel count and matching lower garment.

6204.59.10Lower: 17% vs 18%

If the skirt is imported separately from the jacket.

Individual skirts are classified under their own heading based on fabric.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item β€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ > Ensure the metallic thread is only an accent and does not change the essential character of the fabric

β€’ Declare the base fabric as polyester and note the metallic thread content

β€’ Keep samples or technical specifications to show the fabric composition if requested by CBSA

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