Pile Surface Silk Fabric from Japan
Silk fabric with looped pile surface on silk ground, ignoring ground per note 1(B)(b) for mixed classification. HTS 5007.90.60.90 as other; velvet-like for costumes. Pile determines silk status.
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
• Pile yarn composition controls per note 1(B)(b); test surface only
• Distinguish cut pile (velvet) vs. loops (terry)
• Costume/theater end-use may affect quotas