Pile Surface Silk Fabric from Canada
Silk fabric with looped pile surface on silk ground, ignoring ground per note 1(B)(b) for mixed classification. HTS 5007.90.60.90 as other; velvet-like for costumes. Pile determines silk status.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
13.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Pile yarn composition controls per note 1(B)(b); test surface only
• Distinguish cut pile (velvet) vs. loops (terry)
• Costume/theater end-use may affect quotas