Silk Charmeuse Fabric from Mexico
Soft, drapey woven silk charmeuse with a satiny face and matte back, made from 92% silk and trace silk waste. Meets HTS 5007.20.00 criteria for fabrics with 85%+ silk excluding noil. Popular for blouses, lingerie, and pajamas.
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 dyeing process details if colored—subheading notes define bleached/colored yarn impacts on fabric
• Test for silk waste content; ensure total silk components stay above 85% threshold
• Declare width and weight accurately to match statistical suffixes