Haitian Silk Scarf Blouse
Sheer silk blouse with hand-rolled edges and traditional Haitian scarf knots at neckline, produced by Port-au-Prince silk weavers. Falls under HTS 9820.61.45 per U.S. note 6(q) for qualifying silk apparel imported directly from Haiti, limited to permitted silk content.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If silk content < permitted threshold
Insufficient silk proportion reclassifies to man-made dominant blouses
If knitted construction rather than woven
Knitted silk garments fall under chapter 61 rather than woven chapter 62
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Test silk purity (must be >50% where applicable); document hand-rolling techniques; ensure no synthetic blending beyond limits
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