Haitian Taffeta Tuxedo Shirt from China
Men's formal polyester taffeta tuxedo shirt with hand-pleated ruffles and Haitian embroidered studs, sewn from U.S. formed fabric. Qualifies under HTS 9820.61.40 U.S. note 6(k) for hand-embellished formalwear imported directly from Haiti. Pleating preserves 19th century French colonial techniques.
Duty Rate — China → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include magnification photos showing hand stitching of pleats vs machine
• Formalwear fiber content tolerances stricter than casual apparel
• Maintain temperature-controlled shipping for taffeta wrinkle prevention