Habotai Silk Lining Fabric from Japan
Smooth, plain-woven habotai silk fabric at 95% silk content, ideal for linings. HTS 5007.20.00 covers this high-silk percentage woven type. Common in tailored jackets.
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
• Width certification crucial—under 30cm may be trimmings
• Avoid embroidery which ignores ground per subheading note (c)
• Pair with apparel import plans for duty optimization