Unbleached Silk Poplin Fabric from Japan
A lightweight, plain weave silk poplin fabric in its natural unbleached state, made from mulberry silk yarns with the natural color of the fibers. Classified under HTS 5007.90.60 as other woven fabrics of silk that do not meet specific criteria for earlier subheadings like satin or twill. Ideal for tailors seeking authentic silk for custom garments.
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
• Verify silk authenticity via certificates of origin, as silk waste blends may shift classification
• Label as 'unbleached' per subheading note (a) to avoid reclassification as bleached yarn product