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%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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