Silk-Blend Women's Snowboard Pants from Mexico
Women's pants crafted from silk-coated fabric (70%+ silk) of heading 5907, engineered for snowboarding with reinforced knees and waterproofing for recreational performance use. Classified in 6210.50.22.40 as other women's garments from specified fabrics, not part of a ski ensemble. Excludes knitted items per Chapter 62 notes.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
16.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Provide weave analysis showing non-knitted structure to confirm Chapter 62 applicability
• Include supplier affidavits on silk waste/fiber ratio; common pitfall is misdeclared coating weight
• Check for pockets below waist that could shift to 6204 if resembling suit trousers