Delustered Silk Shantung from Mexico
Textured shantung silk woven from delustered man-made treated silk yarn per note (a), with matte finish. HTS 5007.90.60.90 as other silk fabrics; irregular slub yarns for upholstery. Titanium dioxide treatment dulls natural sheen.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
13.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document delustrant (TiO2) treatment on man-made silk fibers per note
• Slub yarn specs distinguish from smooth silks
• Test for fiber content – delustring doesn't change silk classification