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
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
• 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