Silk Camisole Vest from Canada

A lightweight women's silk camisole vest with thin spaghetti straps, designed as an undergarment or sleepwear top, containing over 70% silk. It falls under HTS 6211.49.50.70 as an other garment of silk-rich fabric, not qualifying as a shirt, blouse, or suit due to its sleeveless, loose fit without a full opening at the neckline. This classification applies to made-up textile articles excluding knitted or crocheted items.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

11.2%

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 silk content exceeds 70% by weight via lab testing; declarations must match invoices to avoid reclassification

Provide fiber content labels compliant with FTC rules; silk waste blends require precise documentation

Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as knitted (Chapter 61); ensure no pockets below waist for Chapter 62 exclusion