Silk Dupioni Woven Fabric from Japan
Textured silk dupioni fabric with slubby yarns, woven from 97% silk filaments excluding noil. Qualifies for HTS 5007.20.00 due to high silk percentage in 'other' woven category. Suited for suits, ties, and home decor.
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
• Highlight irregular yarn structure in invoices—distinguishes from plain weaves
• Lab certify silk purity; dupioni often scrutinized for waste content
• Import in rolls over 30cm wide to stay in fabric heading, not narrow trimmings