Men's Silk Button-Down Shirt

An elegant shirt crafted from pure silk, with a spread collar, long sleeves, and a full front placket for easy closure. As a woven garment covering the upper body with a neckline opening, it fits men's shirts of heading 6205; silk is covered under 'other textile materials' per chapter notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina2.8%+17.5%20.3%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico2.8%+10.0%12.8%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada2.8%+10.0%12.8%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermany2.8%+10.0%12.8%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapan2.8%+10.0%12.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6205.20.10Higher: 26.2% vs 20.3%

If containing >=70% wool

High wool content prioritizes wool-specific headings over 'other textiles' like silk.

6115Lower: 19.9% vs 20.3%

If knitted from man-made fibers

Knitted versions shift to Chapter 61, not this made-up woven shirts heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Provide silk authenticity certificates, as misdeclared fibers lead to reclassification and penalties

โ€ข Check for metal thread details, allowed in chapter but may require special declaration

โ€ข Avoid ensembles; if sold as a set with trousers, it may classify as 6203 ensemble

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