Silk Sleeveless Hiking Tank Top from Mexico
A lightweight sleeveless tank top made from 75% silk fabric, designed for recreational hiking with moisture-wicking properties and UPF protection. It falls under HTS 6211.49.03.50 as recreational performance outerwear for women or girls, containing over 70% silk, and is excluded from heading 6206 due to its performance features like no waist-tightening. This classification applies to non-knitted upper body garments in Chapter 62.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
11.2%
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 silk content exceeds 70% by weight via lab testing; provide certificates of authenticity to avoid reclassification
• Label as 'recreational performance outerwear' and exclude from 6206 by noting no ribbed waistband or below-waist pockets in documentation