Silk Culotte Shorts Ensemble from Mexico
Elegant women's ensemble with silk crop top and culotte-style shorts (classified as shorts per notes), both 70% silk by weight for retail presentation. HTS 6204.29.4040 applies to such non-swimwear ensembles with shorts/breeches of high silk content. Identical fabric and coordinated sizing satisfy chapter ensemble criteria.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Confirm 'shorts' vs. divided skirts via design; culottes may need rulings if ambiguous
• Provide photos of set packaging to prove retail ensemble status over individual items
• Silk waste blends require detailed composition breakdowns to validate 70% threshold