Tussah Silk Fabric for Menswear from Japan
Coarse tussah wild silk, 85% content plain woven for ties and vests. HTS 5007.20.0085 for other non-jacquard silk fabrics. Natural slubs give rustic luxury.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Certify tussah as pure silk, not waste; affects noil exclusions
• Menswear end-use documentation prevents apparel confusion
• Width declarations critical for narrow fabric stats