Printed 100% Mulberry Silk Scarf Fabric from Japan
This woven fabric is made from 100% mulberry silk, printed with intricate floral patterns, and contains over 85% silk by weight. It falls under HTS 5007.20.00.35 as a printed woven silk fabric other than noil silk, used primarily for high-end scarves. The printing process applies color directly to the finished woven fabric.
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
• Verify silk content exceeds 85% by weight with lab testing certificates to avoid reclassification
• Provide dyeing and printing process documentation to confirm it qualifies as 'printed' under subheading notes
• Label origin clearly as 'silk' per Textile Fiber Products Identification Act to prevent CBP holds