Haitian Taffeta Tuxedo Shirt from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
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
• 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