Handmade Silk Bobbin Lace Strips from Japan
Traditional bobbin-made lace strips from high-grade silk, featuring geometric patterns and over 85% silk waste blend. HTS 5804.30.00.10 covers this hand-made lace due to silk dominance and net fabric structure. Popular for Victorian reproductions.
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
• Specify bobbin technique in invoices to affirm hand-made status
• Bundle strips carefully to prevent damage claims affecting valuation
• Declare exact silk waste percentage if blended, maintaining 85% total