Herringbone Silk Necktie Fabric from Japan
Printed herringbone pattern on 68 cm wide, 49 warp/cm silk fabric (88% silk content) optimized for necktie blade construction. Provides structured drape essential for quality ties. Precisely matches HTS 5007.20.0015 specifications for printed narrow high-density silk.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Use digital microscopy for warp count verification; hand counts often disputed at entry
• Separate shipments by pattern to avoid mixture rules affecting predominant fiber classification
• Avoid starch dressings that mimic bleaching; must comply with unbleached yarn definitions