Wool-Blend Silk Blouse from Canada

A women's blouse crafted from a luxurious blend of 40% wool, 50% silk, and 10% other man-made fibers, featuring a collared neckline, long sleeves, and front button placket. It qualifies for HTS 6206.40.2510 as a women's shirt-blouse of man-made fibers containing over 36% wool by weight, designed to cover the upper body without waist pockets or ribbed waistbands. The loose-fitting style and partial neck opening align with chapter definitions for blouses.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

24.3%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm ≥36% wool/fine animal hair, as misdeclaration can lead to penalties under CBP rules

Include detailed commercial invoices specifying weight percentages and country of origin for preferential tariff treatment

Avoid common pitfalls like incorrect gender classification; ensure right-over-left front closure for women's designation