Silk Hiking Trousers from Mexico
These women's silk hiking trousers are crafted from 100% silk fabric, featuring reinforced knees, multiple cargo pockets, and adjustable cuffs for outdoor performance activities. Classified under HTS 6204.69.0410 as recreational performance outerwear trousers containing 70% or more silk, they meet the criteria for non-swimwear lower body garments made of silk or silk waste.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
11.1%
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
• Verify silk content exceeds 70% by weight via lab testing; invoices must specify exact composition to avoid reclassification
• Include performance features documentation (e.g
• water resistance tests) to justify 'recreational performance outerwear' status
• Ensure labeling complies with FTC textile rules, listing fiber content, country of origin, and care instructions