Women's Silk Trousers from Mexico
Classic straight-leg trousers made from 100% silk or silk waste fabric, designed for women with right-over-left front closure. These are standalone trousers, not part of a suit or ensemble, qualifying under HTS 6204.69.6540 as women's trousers of silk. They exclude swimwear and are made-up articles of woven textile fabric.
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 fiber content is 100% silk or silk waste via lab tests; certificates of authenticity from suppliers prevent reclassification
• Label garments clearly with country of origin, fiber content, and care instructions to meet US FTC and CBP requirements
• Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as cotton blends, which shifts to lower silk subheadings and incurs penalties