Silk Charmeuse Fabric from Japan
Soft, drapey woven silk charmeuse with a satiny face and matte back, made from 92% silk and trace silk waste. Meets HTS 5007.20.00 criteria for fabrics with 85%+ silk excluding noil. Popular for blouses, lingerie, and pajamas.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include dyeing process details if colored—subheading notes define bleached/colored yarn impacts on fabric
• Test for silk waste content; ensure total silk components stay above 85% threshold
• Declare width and weight accurately to match statistical suffixes