Silk Tussah Plain Weave Fabric from Japan
Tussah silk fabric woven from wild silk filaments, featuring a natural, slightly rough texture while maintaining 90%+ silk content. HTS 5007.90.30.90 covers this as other high-silk woven fabric not jacquard or satin. Suitable for ethnic garments and shawls.
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
• Distinguish tussah from mulberry silk in documentation; test for weighted silk which affects duty; bundle with Chapter 50 certificates of origin