Premium Silk-Acetate Crepe de Chine from Japan
Fine crepe de chine woven from acetate filament yarn with over 30% silk waste blended in, dyed, valued >$33/kg. HTS 5408.32.30.00 covers this artificial filament fabric due to silk weight threshold and luxury status. Favored for elegant blazers and evening wear.
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
• Retain dyeing process certifications to prove 'dyed' vs. 'printed' status
• For silk waste blends, document waste grade to support weight calculations
• Beware of square construction misreads if resembling sheeting under statistical notes