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Handwoven Silk Button Cover from Mexico

Covers for buttons made from 90% handwoven silk, used on tailored garments for a fabric-over-metal look. HTS 6217.90.10 covers these high-silk made-up parts of clothing accessories. Common in bespoke suiting.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

12.3%

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

• Invoices must detail 'made-up' status vs raw silk fabric

• Handwoven doesn't alter classification but boosts value declarations

• Sets with buttons risk jewelry if metal prevails