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Pure Silk Maxi Dress

Floor-length women's maxi dress crafted from 75% silk with minor elastane for stretch, fully knitted for elegance. Classified under HTS 6104.49.10.00 due to predominant silk content and status as a knitted dress for women.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China0.9%+20.0%20.9%
🇲🇽Mexico0.9%+10.0%10.9%
🇨🇦Canada0.9%+10.0%10.9%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

6204.49.10.00Higher: 26.9% vs 20.9%

If made from woven silk fabric

Chapter 62 applies to non-knitted dresses, changing the tariff structure.

6117.80.95Higher: 34.6% vs 20.9%

If featuring significant shawl, scarf, or other accessory elements

Articles like shawls or mantles knitted from silk classify under heading 6117.

6104.59.10Higher: 28% vs 20.9%

If silk content drops below 70% due to other fibers

Lower silk proportion moves it to other textile materials subheading.

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

• Ensure invoices specify exact silk percentage and knitting method to prevent reclassification

• Comply with FTC fiber content labeling; silk waste blends must still meet 70% threshold

• Watch for common pitfalls like undervaluation of silk goods, which triggers audits