Wide Silk Habotai Fabric from Japan
Smooth, plain-woven habotai silk fabric wider than 127 cm, with over 85% silk content and no jacquard weave. Used for linings, lingerie, and bookbinding. Matches HTS 5007.90.30.20 criteria precisely.
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
• Retain production records showing plain loom use to differentiate from jacquard subheading
• Check for colored yarn treatments; per subheading note (c), they remain 'other' if not predominant
• Import in continuous lengths over 127 cm to avoid piece-good reclassification