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Men's Silk Ensemble Suit Set

A premium men's ensemble consisting of a tailored silk jacket and matching trousers, both knitted or crocheted with at least 70% silk by weight. This set qualifies under HTS 6103.29.20.28 as an ensemble of silk textile materials, meeting the definition of garments designed to cover upper and lower body in identical fabric for retail sale.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+12.5%12.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6203.29.20Same rate: 12.5%

If woven rather than knitted or crocheted

Woven silk ensembles shift to Chapter 62, as this chapter covers only knitted or crocheted articles.

6103.42.10Higher: 36.1% vs 12.5%

If cotton content exceeds 70% by weight

Material composition determines heading; over 70% cotton would classify under cotton ensembles in 6103.42.

6114.30.10Higher: 48.2% vs 12.5%

If sold as separate jacket and trousers, not as a put-up retail ensemble

Ensembles require pieces put up together for retail sale in identical fabric; separate items go to other garment headings.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify fiber content via lab testing to confirm 70%+ silk; provide certificates of authenticity from suppliers

• Ensure ensemble components match in fabric, color, style, and size per Chapter 61 notes to avoid reclassification

• Label garments clearly as men's (left-over-right closure) and include care instructions for silk to meet FTC rules