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Handmade Silk Alençon Lace Motifs from Japan

Individual hand-stitched silk lace motifs in Alençon style, with cordonnet outlines and needle-run patterns on a silk net background, over 90% silk. HTS 5804.30.00.10 applies as hand-made lace motifs with high silk content, used for appliqué on garments. Not knitted or crocheted.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

13.2%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Separate motifs must be declared by piece count with weight verification for silk ratio

• Avoid bundling with non-lace fabrics to prevent set classification issues

• Comply with CITES if silk waste involves protected species derivatives