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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
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