Silk Crepe de Chine Fabric from Japan
A fine, textured woven silk fabric with twisted yarns creating a pebbled surface, over 85% silk by weight and not jacquard. It fits HTS 5007.90.30.40 as an 'other' high-silk content woven fabric under subheading notes for bleached or colored yarns. Popular for dresses and blouses.
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
• Submit weave structure affidavits to distinguish crepe from jacquard patterns during customs review
• Avoid common error of declaring as 'dyed in mass' without proof, per bleached/colored yarn definitions
• Partner with accredited labs for fiber analysis to prevent reclassification disputes