Silk Shantung Fabric from Japan
Rough-textured plain woven silk from tussah silk, over 85% by weight, non-jacquard for apparel and drapery. Classifies under HTS 5007.90.30.40 following subheading notes on indeterminate color yarns. Known for nubby, rustic luxury appeal.
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
• Certify tussah vs. mulberry silk types for accurate waste content reporting
• Prevent pitfalls by declaring actual vs. dressed yarn weights
• Use bonded warehouses for high-value silk to manage duties