Women's Silk Hiking Trousers from Mexico
These women's trousers are crafted from silk or silk waste fabric, designed as recreational performance outerwear with reinforced knees, multiple utility pockets, and water-resistant treatment for outdoor activities like hiking. They fall under HTS 6204.69.0540 as women's trousers of silk, classified as recreational performance outerwear, not swimwear, and meeting the criteria for non-knitted made-up textile articles in Chapter 62.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
17.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Verify silk content exceeds 70% via lab tests for accurate classification under silk provisions; blends may shift to other subheadings
• Include detailed invoices specifying 'recreational performance outerwear' use and garment measurements to avoid reclassification as casual wear