Plain Silk Taffeta Fabric from Mexico
A crisp, high-luster woven silk fabric with a plain weave, containing 85% or more silk, suitable for evening wear and upholstery. HTS 5007.90.30.40 applies to this non-jacquard 'other' category based on silk dominance per chapter notes. Its stiffness comes from tightly twisted yarns.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Include production process details showing no jacquard looms used to justify .30.40 suffix
• Declare exact width and weight metrics; variances lead to statistical reporting errors
• Monitor for anti-dumping duties on specific silk origins like China