Luxury Silk-Mixed Voile Dress Fabric from Japan
A sheer, printed voile fabric woven from artificial filaments with 32% silk incorporation, valued at $38/kg for high-end dresses. Classified under HTS 5408.34.30.00 for its printed surface, silk waste blend exceeding 30%, and premium pricing. Statistical note (618) confirms eligibility for this specific subheading.
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
• Label fiber content precisely per FTC rules, highlighting silk percentage for customs scrutiny
• Submit commercial invoices with per kg valuation to qualify for this high-value subheading
• Avoid bulk packaging pitfalls; declare as yardage goods, not apparel, to prevent Chapter 62 shift