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Women's Silk-Blend Puffer Vest from Mexico

This lightweight puffer vest for women is knitted from man-made fibers blended with at least 30% silk, providing insulation without bulk. It lacks sleeves and is designed as a layering piece for outerwear, classifying under HTS 6110.30.20.40 due to its vest construction, women's sizing, and silk content exceeding the threshold in a man-made fiber base.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

16.3%

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

• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm ≥30% silk in man-made base, as required for this subheading; discrepancies lead to reclassification

• Label garments clearly with country of origin, fiber composition, and care instructions per FTC and CBP rules to avoid holds

• Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as sweater vests, which shift to other subheadings; provide knit pattern samples if audited