Silk Dinner Jacket Suit from Mexico
An elegant women's dinner suit with a short-front silk jacket and skirt, 95% silk, recognized as a suit variant under Chapter notes for evening dress. It falls under HTS 6204.19.40.00 due to high silk content and women's design (right-over-left closure).
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
11%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Document as 'suit' with photos showing matching panels and fabric; ensure no metal thread exceeds norms
• Common pitfall: misdeclaring as blouse/jacket set drops to other headings