Dyed Habutai Silk Fabric from Japan
Habutai silk fabric is a lightweight, plain-woven silk from dyed silk yarn, featuring a subtle sheen ideal for scarves and blouses. Classified under HTS 5007.90.60.90 as 'other' woven silk fabrics not meeting specific unbleached, noil, or satin criteria. The dyeing process aligns with subheading note (c) for colored yarn but falls in the residual 'other' category.
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
• Document dyeing process to confirm yarn color per subheading note (c); retain lab tests showing fastness ratings
• Ensure invoice specifies 'woven fabric of silk' and weight per square meter to prevent confusion with silk yarn (Ch. 50)