Silk Attache Case from Japan
A professional attache case crafted with an outer surface containing 85% or more silk by weight, designed for carrying documents and business essentials. It falls under HTS 4202.12.8910 due to its silk-dominated textile exterior and structure as a rigid container similar to briefcases. The luxurious silk material provides a smooth, elegant finish ideal for formal settings.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
17.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify silk content via lab testing to confirm 85% threshold for this subheading; declare exact fiber composition on entry documents
• Ensure no plastic sheeting dominates the outer surface to avoid reclassification
• Watch for undervaluation pitfalls with luxury silk goods