Habotai Silk Fabric for Blouses from Mexico
Delicate habotai silk, plain woven with 92% silk, commonly used for women's blouses and dresses. It qualifies for HTS 5007.20.0085 as a non-jacquard, high-silk content woven fabric in the 'other' category. The fine weave offers a soft, flowing quality perfect for apparel.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Include weave structure certificates confirming plain (non-jacquard) to prevent reclassification
• Test for silk waste content; noil silk exclusions apply only to specific waste types
• Declare width and weight accurately; narrow fabrics may fall under different statistical suffixes