Silk Cocktail Dress from Canada
A knee-length fitted women's dress crafted from 85% silk with delicate lace trim, ideal for evening events with a sweetheart neckline. Classified in HTS 6204.49.1000 due to its high silk content and status as a non-knitted made-up dress for women. The woven silk fabric meets the chapter's textile article criteria.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
16.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Provide detailed fabric breakdowns in commercial invoices; Customs scrutinizes silk claims for duty reductions
• Register for silk import quotas if applicable from certain origins like China to prevent entry refusals
• Label garments with fiber content per 16 CFR Part 423, specifying silk percentage to dodge marking violations