Chinese Printed Silk Dupioni Fabric from Japan
Dupioni silk fabric woven from 90% silk waste with slubby texture, screen-printed with oriental motifs. Classified under HTS 5007.20.00.35 for printed woven fabrics containing 85%+ silk or silk waste other than noil. Ideal for upholstery and decorative panels.
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
• Include commercial invoices specifying 'silk waste' content and printing method to match statistical suffix
• Ensure no chemical finishes that could shift classification to heading 5112 (impregnated/coated)