Plain Silk Taffeta Fabric from Japan
A crisp, high-luster woven silk fabric with a plain weave, containing 85% or more silk, suitable for evening wear and upholstery. HTS 5007.90.30.40 applies to this non-jacquard 'other' category based on silk dominance per chapter notes. Its stiffness comes from tightly twisted yarns.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10.8%
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 production process details showing no jacquard looms used to justify .30.40 suffix
• Declare exact width and weight metrics; variances lead to statistical reporting errors
• Monitor for anti-dumping duties on specific silk origins like China