Raw Silk Shantung Fabric from Japan
Woven from raw tussah silk yarns, 87% silk with natural slubs for scarves and shirts. HTS 5007.20.00.95 for other woven silk fabrics >85%, not noil-specific. Offers rustic elegance in apparel and accessories.
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
• Distinguish tussah from mulberry via fiber analysis for accurate stats reporting
• Greige (unbleached) status per subheading note (a) prevents colored yarn upcharge
• Package in continuous rolls to affirm fabric vs. cut parts status