Italian Printed Habotai Silk Lining Fabric from Japan
Smooth habotai silk fabric, 100% mulberry silk, digitally printed with geometric patterns for garment linings. Meets HTS 5007.20.00.35 criteria as printed woven silk fabric >85% silk, other than noil. Lightweight at 8 mmf, perfect for luxury jackets.
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
• Submit mill test reports confirming noil silk exclusion and exact silk percentage
• Document printing as surface application per subheading note (c) to distinguish from yarn-dyed
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests industrial use, which could trigger alternative Chapter 59 classification