Silk Prayer Shawl
A lightweight silk prayer shawl with fringed edges, made from 85% silk, intended for use in religious ceremonies. As a made-up article of silk, it falls under tariff item 6214.10.90, which covers shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like of silk or silk waste, other than prayer shawls.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 9% | — | 9% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 9% | — | 9% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 9% | — | 9% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 9% | — | 9% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 9% | — | 9% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the shawl is specifically designed and marketed as a prayer shawl
This item covers prayer shawls of silk or silk waste, which are classified separately from other shawls.
If the silk content is below the threshold for classification as silk
Shawls of other textile materials fall under this heading when silk is not the predominant fibre.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the shawl is declared as a made-up article of silk, not as a garment, to avoid misclassification
• Keep proof of silk content (e.g
• fibre composition label) for CBSA verification
• If the shawl has religious significance, no special permits are required, but be ready to explain its use if asked
Related Products under Tariff item 6214.10.90
100% Silk Pashmina Shawl
A luxurious rectangular shawl woven from pure silk, often used for evening wear or as a wrap. It contains over 70% silk by weight, making it a high-silk-content accessory that falls under tariff item 6214.10.90 as 'Other' shawls of silk, not qualifying as a prayer shawl.
Balenciaga Silk Muffler
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Burberry Silk Muffler
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Cashmere-Silk Blend Muffler
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Celine Silk Shawl
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Chanel Camellia Silk Shawl
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