Silk Waste Shift Dress from Mexico
A modern shift dress utilizing synthetic fibers blended with 30% silk waste for texture and affordability. Fits HTS 6204.43.20.00 as 'containing 30% or more silk or silk waste' in synthetic dress form, non-knitted per chapter scope.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
17.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Differentiate silk waste from pure silk in invoices—waste counts fully toward weight
• Retail packaging helps affirm 'made-up' status vs. bulk fabric rolls
• Audit supplier claims; CBP rejects unsubstantiated high silk % declarations