Silk Prayer Shawl from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
9%
Import Tips
• 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