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
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 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