Pure Silk Taffeta-Like Fabric from Japan
Crisp, plain woven silk fabric mimicking taffeta at 89% silk, for bows and millinery. HTS 5007.20.00.95 captures other >85% silk weaves not expressly taffeta. Adds structure to hats and trims.
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
• High thread count certification prevents downgrade to lower headings
• Declare as millinery fabric for potential lower duties vs. apparel
• Monitor width; over 140cm may invoke different statistical breaks