Habotai Silk Fabric for Blouses from Japan
Delicate habotai silk, plain woven with 92% silk, commonly used for women's blouses and dresses. It qualifies for HTS 5007.20.0085 as a non-jacquard, high-silk content woven fabric in the 'other' category. The fine weave offers a soft, flowing quality perfect for apparel.
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 weave structure certificates confirming plain (non-jacquard) to prevent reclassification
• Test for silk waste content; noil silk exclusions apply only to specific waste types
• Declare width and weight accurately; narrow fabrics may fall under different statistical suffixes