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Silk Insect Screen Gauze from Japan

Durable 88% silk gauze mesh with tight open weave from doup-crossing warps, for fine insect screening in luxury greenhouses or patios. Balances airflow and protection. Classified in 5803.00.90.10 for high-silk gauze.

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

• Test for exact silk percentage; waste counts toward 85% threshold

• Avoid bulk packaging resembling Chapter 59 coated goods

• Provide end-use declaration if industrial to differentiate from retail