Men's Silk Dress Shirt from Mexico
A tailored men's dress shirt made from 100% silk or silk waste fabric, featuring long sleeves, a pointed collar, and a front button placket. It falls under HTS 6205.90.30.30 as a men's shirt of silk or silk waste, not knitted or crocheted, subject to man-made fiber restraints due to import quota categories. This classification applies to woven silk shirts designed for formal or business wear.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
17.1%
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 fiber content through lab testing to confirm 100% silk or silk waste, as blends may shift classification
• Include detailed invoices specifying silk type and HTS code to avoid customs delays under quota restraints
• Monitor man-made fiber restraints (640); obtain necessary visas or licenses for restricted imports