Noil Silk Scarf Fabric from Japan
A lightweight woven fabric made from noil silk, featuring a subtle slub texture ideal for crafting luxury scarves. It falls under HTS 5007.10.60.90 as a fabric of noil silk, not high-quality (noil) silk, and not specifically measured by width or other subcategories. The natural irregularities of noil silk give it a rustic elegance suitable for fashion accessories.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content through lab testing to confirm noil silk composition, as mixtures may shift classification per subheading note 1(c)
• Include commercial invoices specifying 'noil silk' and weave type to avoid misclassification as high-quality silk under 5007.10.10
• Watch for common pitfalls like incorrect width declarations, which could redirect to other 5007 subheadings