Silk Silk-Waste Blend Women's Trousers from Mexico
Women's straight-leg trousers made from fabric coated with polyurethane (heading 5903) containing 75% silk waste by weight. These non-knitted trousers qualify for HTS 6210.50.80.20 due to their high silk waste content and classification as women's lower-body garments under Chapter 62.
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
• Verify fiber content lab tests show 70%+ silk/silk waste; declarations must match exactly to avoid reclassification
• Confirm outer fabric from headings 5602/5903 etc
• provide coating specs; common pitfall is misstating PU coating weight
• Label as women's via right-over-left closure; ensure no pockets below waist to avoid 6204 conflict