Silk Maxi Dress from Mexico
A floor-length women's dress made from 100% silk fabric, featuring a flowing silhouette with spaghetti straps and a subtle empire waist. It falls under HTS 6204.49.1000 because it contains over 70% silk by weight and is a made-up dress of woven textile material, not knitted or crocheted. This classification applies specifically to women's dresses of silk-rich fabrics.
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
• Verify silk content via lab testing to confirm 70%+ by weight, as certificates of analysis are often required by Customs
• Ensure country-of-origin labeling complies with FTC rules, disclosing silk source to avoid misclassification penalties
• Avoid common pitfalls like importing as 'blends' if silk exceeds threshold; declare accurately to prevent duty adjustments