100% Silk Charmeuse Fabric from Japan
A lightweight, lustrous woven silk fabric with a satin weave, containing over 85% silk by weight, used primarily for luxury garments like blouses and dresses. It falls under HTS 5007.90.30.40 as it is not jacquard woven and meets the silk content threshold per subheading notes. The smooth, shiny surface on one side makes it ideal for high-end fashion.
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
• Verify silk content via lab testing to confirm >85% as per subheading note 1(a) for unbleached or processed yarn origins
• Provide mill certificates documenting non-jacquard weaving process to avoid misclassification
• Label with fiber content and country of origin; watch for undervaluation pitfalls in luxury silk imports