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Embroidered Silk Evening Dress from Mexico

An elegant floor-length evening gown of 72% silk with hand-embroidered bodice and chiffon overlay, designed for formal occasions. HTS 6204.49.1000 applies as it's a woven women's dress exceeding the silk content minimum, with embroidery not altering base classification.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

16.9%

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

• Declare embroidery value separately if over 9% of total; it may affect duty computation under GRI 3

• Obtain dyeing certifications for silk to prove no prohibited substances per CPSIA import standards

• Use bonded warehouses for high-end silk dresses to defer duties during US distribution